Noun: acceptation ,ak-sep'tey-shun
- The accepted meaning of a word
"The dictionary provides multiple acceptations for 'set'";
- word meaning, word sense
- Acceptance as true or valid
"The theory gained wide acceptation in scientific circles"
- The act of accepting with approval; favourable reception
"its acceptation by society";
- adoption, acceptance, espousal
Derived forms: acceptations
Type of: acceptance, approval, approving, blessing, sense, signified