acceptation

/,æksep'teiʃn/
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acceptation

The word's primary acceptation is its most common dictionary definition.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The accepted meaning of a word or phrase: The particular sense or interpretation of a term that is generally understood and agreed upon within a language community.
    • Acceptance or approval: The act of accepting something, or the state of being accepted, especially with approval or favorable reception.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The word "cool" has an acceptation meaning "fashionable" in addition to its original meaning of "moderately cold." (Here, 'acceptation' refers to a specific, recognized meaning.)
    • The new policy gained quick acceptation among the staff. (Here, 'acceptation' refers to favorable reception or adoption.)
Advanced Usage
  • In linguistics and lexicography: 'Acceptation' is a formal term used to discuss the specific, conventionalized senses in which a word is used and understood.
    • Dictionaries list the various acceptations of common words.
Variants and Related Words
  • Accept (verb): To receive or agree to something.
  • Acceptance (noun): The action of consenting to receive or undertake something; general agreement that something is valid or correct. (Note: 'Acceptance' is a more common and broader term than 'acceptation'.)
  • Acceptable (adjective): Able to be agreed on; suitable.
Synonyms
  • Meaning: Sense, definition, interpretation, signification.
  • Approval: Adoption, endorsement, reception, sanction.
Notes on Usage
  • The meaning-related sense of 'acceptation' is now less common in everyday English and is often replaced by "meaning," "sense," or "definition." The approval-related sense is also largely synonymous with the more frequently used noun "acceptance."
  • The term is primarily used in formal, academic, or technical contexts, particularly in discussions about language and semantics.
acceptation

The word's primary acceptation is its most common dictionary definition.

Noun
  1. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
    • its adoption by society
    • the proposal found wide acceptance
  2. the accepted meaning of a word
  3. acceptance as true or valid

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