Acceptation
noun
The act or process of accepting something.
The acceptation of her apology made her feel relieved.
Often appears as...
- widespread acceptation
- universal acceptation
noun
The commonly or generally accepted meaning of a word.
In its strict acceptation, the word 'democracy' means government by the people.
Often appears as...
- strict acceptation
- legal acceptation
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Academic, Legal
noun
The act or process of accepting something.
The acceptation of her apology made her feel relieved.
Often appears as...
- widespread acceptation
- universal acceptation
noun
The commonly or generally accepted meaning of a word.
In its strict acceptation, the word 'democracy' means government by the people.
Often appears as...
- strict acceptation
- legal acceptation
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Academic, Legal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Relief
Used to express satisfaction or relief upon being accepted or receiving acceptance.
His acceptation into the university brought joy to his family.
Pro Tip 2/3Less Formal
More commonly used in less formal contexts compared to 'acceptance'.
The club's acceptation of new members happens yearly.
Pro Tip 3/3Conditional Acceptance
Can imply acceptance with reservations or conditions.
Her acceptation of the deal was contingent on several amendments.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Relief
Used to express satisfaction or relief upon being accepted or receiving acceptance.
His acceptation into the university brought joy to his family.
Pro Tip 2/3Less Formal
More commonly used in less formal contexts compared to 'acceptance'.
The club's acceptation of new members happens yearly.
Pro Tip 3/3Conditional Acceptance
Can imply acceptance with reservations or conditions.
Her acceptation of the deal was contingent on several amendments.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Relief
Used to express satisfaction or relief upon being accepted or receiving acceptance.
His acceptation into the university brought joy to his family.
Pro Tip 2/3Less Formal
More commonly used in less formal contexts compared to 'acceptance'.
The club's acceptation of new members happens yearly.
Pro Tip 3/3Conditional Acceptance
Can imply acceptance with reservations or conditions.
Her acceptation of the deal was contingent on several amendments.
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Quote examples
Charles Babbage
English Mathematician
The difference between a tool and a machine is not capable of very precise distinction; nor is it necessary, in a popular explanation of those terms, to limit very strictly their acceptation.
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Matthew Henry
English Clergyman
It is good news, worthy of all acceptation; and yet not too good to be true.
Quote examples
Charles Babbage
English Mathematician
The difference between a tool and a machine is not capable of very precise distinction; nor is it necessary, in a popular explanation of those terms, to limit very strictly their acceptation.
Quote examples
Matthew Henry
English Clergyman
It is good news, worthy of all acceptation; and yet not too good to be true.
Example 1 of 2
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