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accommodating (adj.)

"obliging, disposed to yield to the desires of others," 1771, present-participle adjective from accommodate. Related: Accomodatingly. Accomodable is from c. 1600 as "suitable."

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accommodate (v.)
1530s, "fit one thing to another," from Latin accomodatus "suitable, fit, appropriate to," past participle of accomodare "make fit, make fit for, adapt, fit one thing to another," from ad "to" (see ad-) + commodare "make fit," from commodus ""proper, fit, appropriate, convenient, satisfactory," from com-, here as an intensive prefix (see com-), + modus "measure, manner" (from PIE root *med- "take appropriate measures"). From late 16c. as "make suitable," also "furnish (someone) with what is wanted," especially "furnish with suitable room and comfort" (1712). Related: Accommodated; accommodating.

updated on October 08, 2016

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Definitions of accommodating from WordNet

accommodating (adj.)
helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation;
made a special effort to be accommodating
the warden was always accommodating in allowing visitors in
Synonyms: accommodative
accommodating (adj.)
obliging; willing to do favors;
made a special effort to be accommodating
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