Definitions
- Describing something that is allowed or permitted by law, rules, or regulations. - Referring to actions or behaviors that are not prohibited or forbidden. - Talking about something that is within the bounds of what is considered morally or ethically acceptable.
- Referring to something that is satisfactory or suitable for a particular purpose or situation. - Describing something that meets the standards or expectations of a group or individual. - Talking about something that is not objectionable or offensive to others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is allowed or suitable.
- 2Both words can be used to describe actions or behaviors.
- 3Both words can be used to describe moral or ethical standards.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Permissible is more commonly used in legal or regulatory contexts, while acceptable is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 2Focus: Permissible emphasizes what is allowed or not prohibited, while acceptable emphasizes what is satisfactory or meets standards.
- 3Subjectivity: Permissible is more objective and based on laws or rules, while acceptable is more subjective and based on personal or group preferences.
- 4Connotation: Permissible can have a neutral or slightly negative connotation, while acceptable has a positive connotation.
- 5Degree: Permissible implies that something is either allowed or not allowed, while acceptable implies that something can be more or less suitable or satisfactory.
Remember this!
Permissible and acceptable are synonyms that describe something that is allowed or suitable. However, permissible is more commonly used in legal or regulatory contexts and emphasizes what is allowed or not prohibited, while acceptable is more versatile and subjective, emphasizing what is satisfactory or meets standards.
