As adjectives the difference between accepted and acceptable
is that accepted is generally approved, believed, or recognized while acceptable is capable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; pleasing to a receiver; gratifying; agreeable; welcome; as, an acceptable present, one acceptable to us.
As a verb accepted
is past tense of accept.
accepted
English
Verb
(head)
(accept)
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Generally approved, believed, or recognized.
acceptable
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Capable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; pleasing to a receiver; gratifying; agreeable; welcome; as, an acceptable'' present, one ''acceptable to us.
Barely worthy, less than excellent; passable.
Antonyms
* unacceptable
* inacceptable
Derived terms
* acceptableness
* acceptably
Related terms
* acceptability
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