aceitáveis

Aceitáveis is the plural form of the Portuguese adjective aceitável, meaning capable of being accepted or considered satisfactory according to a defined standard, rule, or expectation. The term is commonly used in formal, technical, and administrative language to describe things that meet requirements or are permitted within a given framework.

Usage notes: It applies to quantities, conditions, behaviours, or criteria, as in exemplos like "níveis aceitáveis de ruído" (acceptable noise levels), "condições aceitáveis de trabalho" (acceptable working conditions), or "critérios aceitáveis" (acceptable criteria). In risk assessment, "risco aceitável" refers to a level of risk that is tolerable given costs, benefits, and other constraints. It also occurs in ethics and policy discussions to denote actions permissible within the rules. The opposite form is "inaceitável."

Etymology: The word derives from Latin acceptabilis, via the Portuguese aceitável, meaning able to be accepted. The plural "aceitáveis" agrees with plural nouns it modifies.

Variants and synonyms: Related terms include "admissível" (more formal or technical), "tolerável" (emphasizing endurance), and "razosável" or "razoável" (in some contexts meaning reasonable). These substitutes carry nuances appropriate to different contexts, but all relate to acceptability under established standards.

See also: Acceptability, quality standards, compliance, risk management.