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unaccommodating

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/ˌʌnəˈkɒməˌdeɪtɪŋ/

(accommodate)

provide space or adapt

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'unaccommodating' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'accommodate', which comes from Latin 'accommodare', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'commodare' meant 'make fit'.

Historical Evolution

'accommodare' transformed into the Old French word 'acommoder', and eventually became the modern English word 'accommodate'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unaccommodating'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'accommodate' meant 'to make fit or suitable', and 'unaccommodating' evolved to mean 'not willing to make fit or suitable for others'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not willing to help or do favors for others; uncooperative.

The manager was unaccommodating when we asked for a refund.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45