Etymology

acceptably

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Today it means: In an acceptable manner; in a manner to please or give satisfaction. Full definition →

Middle English acceptably
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromacceptably
  2. English todayacceptably

From Middle English acceptably, equivalent to acceptable + -ly.

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