Acceptable vs Adequate vs Reasonable

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Acceptable

Top 2000 (comune) B2 adjective

Adequate

Top 2000 (comune) B2 adjective

Reasonable

Top 2000 (comune) B2 adjective

	Acceptable	Adequate	Reasonable
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈædɪkwət// 🇺🇸 //ˈædɪkwɪt//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈriːznəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːznəbl/"]/
Significato	Ok o abbastanza buono da poter essere usato. Okay or good enough to be used.	Abbastanza buono per quello che serve. Good enough for what is needed.	Giusto e sensato; non estremo. Fair and sensible; not extreme.
Esempio	The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying.	The food was adequate, but I expected something better.	It is reasonable to assume that the meeting will start on time.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFR	B2	B2	B2
Categoria grammaticale	adjective	adjective	adjective
Collocazioni	be, prove, seem, highly, very, completely, to, the boundaries of acceptable…, the bounds of acceptable…, the limits of acceptable…, be, prove, seem, highly, very, completely, to, the boundaries of acceptable…, the bounds of acceptable…, the limits of acceptable…	adequate resources, adequate solution, adequate response	appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very
Contrari	unacceptable, unsatisfactory, poor	inadequate, insufficient	unreasonable, irrational, excessive
Errori comuni	Confused with 'acceptable' vs 'accepted'., Using 'acceptable' as a noun incorrectly., Overusing 'acceptable' in contexts that require stronger words like 'excellent' or 'outstanding'.	Confused with 'sufficient' - 'adequate' implies minimum quality, while 'sufficient' means enough in quantity., Using 'adequate' too casually, as it is more formal., Mispronouncing it, especially in unstressed syllables.	Confused with 'rational' which is more about logic than fairness., Using 'reasonable' to describe an extreme opinion or action., Incorrectly spelling it as 'resonable'.
Note d'uso	Usato sia in contesti orali che scritti per indicare qualcosa che soddisfa gli standard necessari. Può essere formale in contesti accademici e più informale nelle conversazioni di tutti i giorni. Evitare in circostanze che richiedono standard elevati o qualità eccezionale. Used in both spoken and written contexts to indicate something that meets necessary standards. It can be formal in academic contexts and more casual in everyday conversations. Avoid in circumstances that require high standards or exceptional quality.	Usa 'adeguato' quando qualcosa soddisfa i requisiti necessari, ma non è eccezionale. Viene spesso usato in contesti formali, come rapporti o valutazioni. Use 'adequate' when something meets the necessary requirements, but is not exceptional. It's often used in formal contexts, like reports or evaluations.	Di solito usato per descrivere azioni, opinioni o decisioni logiche. Evitare in contesti eccessivamente emotivi o quando si discutono opinioni estreme. Typically used to describe actions, opinions, or decisions that are logical. Avoid in overly emotional contexts or when discussing extreme views.

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Ted Lasso › S1 E1

Now, Coach Lasso may not have the CV that you all find acceptable,

Breaking Bad › S1 E1

but thank you, Jesse. I'm glad it's acceptable.

Ted Lasso › S1 E1

Now, Coach Lasso may not have the CV that you all find acceptable,

Breaking Bad › S1 E1

but thank you, Jesse. I'm glad it's acceptable.

Acceptable

but only in matters of business with reasonable complaint.

a reasonable doubt...

Well, at the time I was told it sounded reasonable.

but only in matters of business with reasonable complaint.

a reasonable doubt...

Reasonable

Domande frequenti: Acceptable vs Adequate vs Reasonable

Qual è la differenza tra Acceptable, Adequate e Reasonable?

Acceptable: Okay or good enough to be used. Adequate: Good enough for what is needed. Reasonable: Fair and sensible; not extreme.

Acceptable, Adequate e Reasonable sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Acceptable: B2, Adequate: B2, Reasonable: B2 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Acceptable, Adequate e Reasonable?

Acceptable: adjective, Adequate: adjective, Reasonable: adjective.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Acceptable: The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying. Adequate: The food was adequate, but I expected something better. Reasonable: It is reasonable to assume that the meeting will start on time.

Posso usare Acceptable, Adequate e Reasonable in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Acceptable, Adequate e Reasonable sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.