acceptance
UK[əkˈsɛptəns]US[əkˈsɛptəns]
n
the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered.
n
the process or fact of being received as adequate, valid, or suitable.
n
agreement with or belief in an idea, opinion, or explanation.
Morpheme Breakdown
ac
cept
ance
ac
to
cept
take
ance
state or action
Etymology
the word 'acceptance' has a clear lineage from latin, built upon the verb 'accipere', meaning 'to take to oneself, receive'. this verb itself is a compound of 'ad-' (to) and 'capere' (to take, seize). the core concept of taking or receiving what is offered was carried into old french as 'accepter'. the english noun was formed by adding the suffix '-ance', borrowed from old french, which denotes a state or action. thus, the literal meaning 'the action or state of taking to oneself' evolved into the modern abstract senses of receiving something willingly, approving it, or believing in it.
Analysis
Structure: ac (to) + cept (take) + ance (state or action)
ac- (prefix of latin origin, from 'ad-' meaning 'to'); -cept- (root of latin origin, from 'capere' meaning 'to take'); -ance (noun-forming suffix of latin origin, via old french, indicating a state, quality, or action).
Examples
her acceptance of the award was met with a standing ovation.
gaining acceptance into the prestigious university was his lifelong dream.
there is a growing acceptance of the need for environmental protection.