Amenable: meaning, definitions and examples

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amenable

 

[ əˈmiːnəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

willing to cooperate

Amenable refers to someone who is open and responsive to suggestions or influences. This word often describes an individual who is agreeable and willing to accept advice or authority. People who are amenable tend to be flexible in their thinking and adaptable to new ideas. It can also apply to situations or conditions that are conducive to a particular outcome.

Synonyms

agreeable, compliant, cooperative, responsive

Examples of usage

  • She was amenable to changing her plans.
  • The team was amenable to new strategies.
  • He was amenable to feedback from his supervisor.

Translations

Translations of the word "amenable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disposto

🇮🇳 अनुकूल

🇩🇪 zugänglich

🇮🇩 mudah dijangkau

🇺🇦 піддатливий

🇵🇱 uległy

🇯🇵 従順な

🇫🇷 soumis

🇪🇸 dispuesto

🇹🇷 uymak

🇰🇷 순응하는

🇸🇦 قابل للتطبيق

🇨🇿 poddajný

🇸🇰 prijateľný

🇨🇳 可接受的

🇸🇮 dostopen

🇮🇸 undirgefinn

🇰🇿 жақсы

🇬🇪 მიღებული

🇦🇿 öhdəlikli

🇲🇽 dispuesto

Etymology

The word 'amenable' originates from the Latin 'aminare', which means to lead or bring about. It is derived from the Old French term 'ameiner', which also means to lead or take somewhere. The term began to appear in English texts in the early 15th century, commonly in legal contexts referring to someone subject to authority or willing to comply with orders or decisions. Over time, 'amenable' has broadened in meaning to describe individuals or entities who are open to suggestions, changes, or collaborations, reflecting a sense of adaptability and willingness to engage with others.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,293, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.