acceptably

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle English acceptably, equivalent to acceptable +‎ -ly.[1]

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ækˈsɛp.tə.bli/
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Adverb

acceptably (comparative more acceptably, superlative most acceptably)

  1. In an acceptable manner; in a manner to please or give satisfaction.
  2. To an acceptable degree.

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References

  1. ^ acceptably, adv.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.