accepted

[ ak-sep-tid ]
/ ækˈsɛp tɪd /

adjective

generally approved; usually regarded as normal, right, etc.: an accepted pronunciation of a word; an accepted theory.

Origin of accepted

First recorded in 1485–95; accept + -ed2

OTHER WORDS FROM accepted

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

Example sentences from the Web for well-accepted

British Dictionary definitions for well-accepted (1 of 2)

well-accepted

adjective (well accepted when postpositive)

generally considered as true or correct

British Dictionary definitions for well-accepted (2 of 2)

accepted
/ (əkˈsɛptɪd) /

adjective

commonly approved or recognized; customary; established

Derived forms of accepted

acceptedly, adverb