German Conversation · Level 128
44 words
German word
Akzeptanz
Pronunciation
IPA/aktsɛpˈtants/
Meaning
- feminine nounacceptance
Example
Diese Idee findet Akzeptanz.
This idea is accepted.
More examples
Die neue Richtlinie erreichte breite Akzeptanz.
The new policy gained widespread acceptance.
Core concept
A person makes room for an unwanted reality or idea without necessarily agreeing that it is good or correct.
Common phrases
Akzeptanz gegenüber Neuerungen
acceptance of innovations
breite Akzeptanz
broad acceptance
Akzeptanz zeigen
show acceptance
Similar words
Zustimmung: Positive agreement with a proposal or statement.
Einverständnis: Agreement that grants permission or approval.
Toleranz: Respect for different views or customs without interfering.
Definition in German
Innere Bereitschaft oder psychologische Annahme, sich mit einer Situation oder Idee zu arrangieren
Word origin
Akzeptanz belongs to the international family of words derived from Latin acceptare, 'to receive willingly', and uses the German abstract-noun ending -anz.
Usage tips
- Akzeptanz can mean acceptance without agreement, whereas Zustimmung usually signals explicit approval or consent.
Other meanings
- approvalnoun
Opposites
- Ablehnungrejectionnoun
- Missbilligungdisapprovalnoun
Related words
- Akzeptanzniveauacceptance levelnoun
- akzeptabelacceptableadjective