Learn English – Difference between accepter and acceptor

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What is the difference between these two words:

  • accepter
  • acceptor

On Merriam-Webster, each word's definitions are linked to one another,

Definition of accepter

  1. one that accepts
  2. acceptor

Definition of acceptor

  1. accepter
  2. one that accepts an order or a bill of exchange
  3. an atom, molecule, or subatomic particle capable of receiving another entity (as an electron) especially to form a compound — compare donor

Do both words mean the exact same thing or are each used differently depending on the context they are in?

Best Answer

I just think that acceptor is an older form of accepter. Though there are roughly parallel entries for them in the OED. Acceptor is certainly still in current use, but modern people I suggest would be inclined to use the accepter spelling.

So far as such instruments as Bills of Exchange are concerned, both are in use.

2004 Racing Post 7 May 8/2 A full list of acceptors will be issued tomorrow after the extended deadline, but one name confirmed yesterday was the Godolphin filly Punctilious.

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