/inaθepˈtaβle/
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Translation
unacceptable
Word origin
From in ('not') plus aceptable, from Latin acceptabilis, from acceptare, a frequentative of accipere ('to receive'), from ad ('to') plus capere ('to take'). The same root gives English 'unacceptable' and 'accept'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- acceptabilis
- English cognates
- unacceptable, accept
Grammar
Masc pluralinaceptables
Examples
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His behaviour in the meeting was totally unacceptable.
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It is unacceptable that they treat customers like that.
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They offered us some unacceptable terms.
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For me, lying to a friend is unacceptable.
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The train's delay is unacceptable at this time of day.
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