acceptation
The meaning in which a word or expression is understood, or generally receivedThe meaning (sense) in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The meaning (sense) in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received.
The term is to be used according to its usual acceptation.
the accepted meaning of a word
(countable, uncountable)The active divine decision to approve an act or circumstance, held by Scotists to be necessary to render it meritorious.
(archaic, countable, uncountable)Acceptance; reception; favorable reception or regard; the state of being acceptable.
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
Origin
From Middle English acceptacioun, acceptation, from Middle French acceptacion and Late LatFrom Middle English acceptacioun, acceptation, from Middle French acceptacion and Late Latin acceptātiō. By surface analysis, accept + -ation.
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Forms
plural: acceptations| Singular | acceptation |
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Synonyms
5 synonyms- the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception:adoptionacceptanceespousal
- the accepted meaning of a word:word meaningword sense
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable