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ac·cep·ta·tion  (ksp-tshn)
n.
1. The usual or accepted meaning, as of a word or expression. See Synonyms at meaning.
2. Favorable reception; approval.

acceptation [ˌæksɛpˈteɪʃən]
n
(Linguistics) the accepted meaning, as of a word, phrase, etc.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.acceptation - acceptance as true or validacceptation - acceptance as true or valid          
acceptance - the state of being acceptable and accepted; "torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club"
2.acceptation - the accepted meaning of a wordacceptation - the accepted meaning of a word      
signified, sense - the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted; "the dictionary gave several senses for the word"; "in the best sense charity is really a duty"; "the signifier is linked to the signified"
3.acceptation - the act of accepting with approvalacceptation - the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance"
embrace, bosom - a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
approval, approving, blessing - the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
Translations
acceptation [ˌæksepˈteɪʃən] Nacepción f
acceptation
n (old, form, of word) → Bedeutung f


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