Acceptable
Acceptable adjective - Of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards.
Entire and acceptable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Entire" instead an adjective "Acceptable".
Entire
Entire adjective - Not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern.
Acceptable and entire are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acceptable" instead an adjective "Entire".
Both words in one sentence
- The kids debate during the entire series what is acceptable when it comes to self-preservation and exactly how far is too far.
- Alaya views destroying entire nations as an acceptable loss if it ensures humanity's survival.
Source: The Needs of the Many -
In the season finale, Max is baffled by Kara's refusal to accept the "acceptable losses" of a few thousand people to save the entire planet.
Source: Evil Cannot Comprehend Good
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