Acceptation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæk.sɛpˈteɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acceptation is a noun meaning The meaning (sense) in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received.
Meaning
The meaning (sense) in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received.
More Meanings
- (now rare) Acceptance; reception; favorable reception or regard; the state of being acceptable.
- (theology) The active divine decision to approve an act or circumstance, held by Scotists to be necessary to render it meritorious.
Example Sentences
The term is to be used according to its usual acceptation.
My words, in common Acceptation, / Could never give this Provocation
In its most proper acceptation, theory means the completed result of philosophical induction from experience.
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.
Word Forms
- acceptations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acceptance, acception, acceptaunce, embracement, recognition, approval.
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