acceptation
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sɛpˈteɪ
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acceptation (ˌæksɛpˈteɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the accepted meaning, as of a word, phrase, etc | |
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Acceptation
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Example sentences
In its usual and ordinary acceptation it does not connote second or third cousins.
Acceptation of not using any other treatment for cutaneous leishmaniasis while in the study.
The acceptation is used instead of the snapped point.
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