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ACCEPTANT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does acceptant mean? 

ACCEPTANT (adjective)
  The adjective ACCEPTANT has 1 sense:

1. accepting willinglyplay

  Familiarity information: ACCEPTANT used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ACCEPTANT (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Accepting willingly

Synonyms:

acceptant; acceptive

Context example:

an acceptant type of mind

Similar:

open; receptive (ready or willing to receive favorably)

Derivation:

accept (consider or hold as true)

accept (react favorably to; consider right and proper)

acceptance (the act of taking something that is offered)

acceptance (the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception)

acceptance (a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations)


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