acceptability
UK: əkˌseptəˈbɪləti | US: əkˌseptəˈbɪləti
n. the quality of being acceptable or suitable
n. the degree to which something is judged as adequate or valid
The word "acceptability" combines "accept," derived from Latin acceptare (to receive willingly), and the suffix "-ability," from Latin -abilitas, indicating a capacity or quality. The root "accept" reflects the idea of receiving or approving, while "-ability" transforms it into a noun denoting the state or quality of being acceptable. This construction follows a common pattern in English where verb roots are nominalized to describe abstract qualities.
The acceptability of the proposal depends on stakeholder approval.
Social norms influence the acceptability of certain behaviors.
The study measured the acceptability of the new policy among employees.
Cultural differences affect the acceptability of gestures in communication.
The product's acceptability in the market exceeded expectations.