amenability
|a-me-na-bil-i-ty|
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/əˌmiːnəˈbɪləti/
(amenable)
open to suggestion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amenability' originates from the Latin word 'amenabilis', where 'amena-' meant 'pleasant' and '-bilis' meant 'able to be'.
Historical Evolution
'amenabilis' transformed into the French word 'aménable', and eventually became the modern English word 'amenable' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pleasant or agreeable', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'open to suggestion or control'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
The amenability of the team to new ideas was commendable.
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Last updated: 2025/07/12 15:06