Word adjective
accepted
adj.
US /ækˈsɛptɪd/ UK /ɐksˈɛptɪd/ ac·cept·ed
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
believed or recognized as true or correct by most people.
generally approved, believed, or recognized as valid or standard within a community or field.
Simple“It is an accepted fact that regular exercise is good for your health.”
In context“The 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.
SynonymsAntonyms
Usage accepted the role · accepted practise · accepted standard
Etymology
From accept + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Common
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