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acceptance

/ækˈsɛptəns/
ac · cep · tance
Adverb:acceptably
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Plural:acceptances
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Adjective:acceptable
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• noun

1

The action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered.

Example

"Her formal acceptance of the job offer pleased the entire hiring committee."

2

The action or process of being received as adequate, valid, or suitable, especially within a social group or institution.

Example

"The student quickly gained acceptance among his new classmates."

3

Willingness to tolerate a difficult, unpleasant, or unchangeable situation without protest.

Example

"Over time, she reached a state of calm acceptance regarding the unexpected changes in her career."

4

Agreement with or belief in an idea, opinion, or scientific theory.

Example

"The theory of plate tectonics eventually achieved widespread acceptance in the scientific community."

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• Rhymes for acceptance

• Nearby Words

acceptable
acceptableness
acceptably
acceptance
accepter
accepting
acceptingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French acceptance, derived from Old French accepter and ultimately from Latin acceptare ('to receive willingly'), a frequentative form of accipere ('to take to oneself').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acceptance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acceptance
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