acceptability Meaning & Definition
What Does Acceptability Mean?
Acceptability is a noun that means The quality of being acceptable; acceptableness. It is also used to mean Operation plan review criterion. The determination as to whether the contemplated course of action is worth the cost in manpower, materiel, and time involved; is consistent with the law of war; and is militarily and politically supportable. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms).
Acceptability at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌækˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | acceptableness |
| Antonyms | unacceptability, unacceptableness and inacceptability |
| Plural | acceptabilities |
Acceptability Definition (Noun)
- The quality of being acceptable; acceptableness.
- Operation plan review criterion. The determination as to whether the contemplated course of action is worth the cost in manpower, materiel, and time involved; is consistent with the law of war; and is militarily and politically supportable. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms)
Synonyms of Acceptability
Acceptability synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Acceptability
Acceptability in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
acceptability (countable and uncountable, plural acceptabilities)
Words That Rhyme With Acceptability
Origin of Acceptability
From Latin acceptābilitās.[1] By surface analysis, accept + -ability.
How Do You Say Acceptability?
The standard pronunciation of acceptability is //ˌækˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Acceptability: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is acceptability?
Acceptability is a noun.
What is another word for acceptability?
You can replace acceptability with words such as acceptableness. See the full list of acceptability synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of acceptability?
The opposite of acceptability can be expressed with words like unacceptability, unacceptableness and inacceptability.
What is the plural of acceptability?
The plural of acceptability is acceptabilities.