Where does “amenable” come from?
Amenable derives from French amener, formed from French à and Ancient Greek ἀ-, which trace back through Latin ad- and ad to Proto-Indo-European ád, ultimately combining roots meaning "to" and "mind."
amenable (English): Willing to respond to persuasion or suggestions;...
Definitions
- Willing to respond to persuasion or suggestions;...
Ancestry of “amenable”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old French | -able | worthy of, deserving of; -ing, creating an... |
| 2 | Latin | -ābilis | — |
Words derived from “amenable”