acceptation

Definition

The meaning (sense) in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received.

Etymology

From Middle English acceptacioun, acceptation, from Middle French acceptacion and Late Latin acceptātiō. By surface analysis, accept + -ation.

Example Sentences

• "The term is to be used according to its usual acceptation."
• "My words, in common Acceptation, / Could never give this Provocation"
• "In its most proper acceptation, theory means the completed result of philosophical induction from experience."