accepted

[ ak-sep-tid, ik- ]

adjective

1. generally approved; usually regarded as normal, right, etc.:

   an accepted pronunciation of a word; an accepted theory.

accepted

/ əkˈsɛptɪd /

adjective

1. commonly approved or recognized; customary; established

Derived Forms

• acˈceptedly, adverb

Other Words From

• ac·cept·ed·ly adverb
• qua·si-ac·cept·ed adjective
• un·ac·cept·ed adjective
• well-ac·cept·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of accepted¹

First recorded in 1485–95; accept + -ed ²

Related Words

• acknowledged
• approved
• authorized
• confirmed
• conventional
• customary
• endorsed
• established
• fashionable
• popular
• preferred
• received
• recognized
• sanctioned
• time-honored
• universal
• welcomed