acceptant Synonyms & Antonyms
ik-ˈsep-tənt
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Acceptant as an Adjective
1
willing to accept : receptive
2
accepting; receiving.
Acceptant as a Noun
1
One who accepts something.
Word Forms & Grammar
acceptant
acceptant (comparative more acceptant, superlative most acceptant)
acceptant (plural acceptants)
Origin of Acceptant
Origin 1: borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, from present participle of accepter "to accept"
Origin 2: From accept + -ant.
First Known Use
1846
Acceptant at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ik-ˈsep-tənt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | willing to accept |
| Plural | acceptants |
| Comparative / superlative | more acceptant, most acceptant |
| First known use | 1846 |
Acceptant Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of acceptant is /ik-ˈsep-tənt/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (sep).
Common Questions About Acceptant
Is acceptant an adjective or a noun?
Acceptant is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of acceptant?
The plural of acceptant is acceptants.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of acceptant?
The comparative form is more acceptant and the superlative form is most acceptant.