Acceptation definition
The usual or accepted meaning, as of a word or expression.
In one of its acceptations value is a technical term in music.
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Favorable reception; approval.
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The generally accepted meaning (of a word or expression)
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(archaic) Acceptance.
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1769, Oxford Standard text, King James Bible: 1 Timothy, i, 15,
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
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The meaning in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received.
The term is to be used according to its usual acceptation.
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Ready belief.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
acceptation
Plural:
acceptationsOrigin of acceptation
- accept + -ation
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