accepted
adj. US //ækˈsɛptɪd// UK //ɐksˈɛptɪd// ac·cept·ed
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1 generally approved (adj.) B1 Intermediatebelieved or recognized as true or correct by most people.
generally approved, believed, or recognized as valid or standard within a community or field.
ExampleIt is an accepted fact that regular exercise is good for your health.
ExampleThe theory remained controversial for decades before finally becoming the accepted wisdom among the scientific community.
UsageOften used before a noun to describe a standard practice or belief.
From accept + -ed.
- Verbaccept
- Nounacceptee
- Nounaccepter
- Adjectiveaccepted
- Adjectiveacceptive
- Adverbacceptedly