Amenable

Pronunciation: /əˈmiːnəbl/

Definitions of amenable

adjective capable of being influenced or controlled

Example Sentences

A1 She is amenable to trying new foods.

A2 The students were amenable to changing the date of the exam.

B1 The manager is amenable to discussing flexible work hours.

B2 The company's policies are amenable to negotiation.

C1 The politician is amenable to compromise on certain issues.

C2 The CEO is amenable to innovative ideas from employees.

Examples of amenable in a Sentence

formal The new proposal is amenable to further revisions before final approval.

informal She seems amenable to changing the meeting time to accommodate everyone's schedule.

slang I'm not sure if he'll be amenable to lending us his car for the road trip.

figurative His mind is amenable to new ideas and perspectives, making him a great team player.

Grammatical Forms of amenable

• past tense: amended
• plural: amenable
• comparative: more amenable
• superlative: most amenable
• present tense: amend
• future tense: will be amenable
• perfect tense: have been amenable
• continuous tense: amending
• singular: amenable
• positive degree: amenable
• infinitive: to amend
• gerund: amending
• participle: amended

Origin and Evolution of amenable

First Known Use: 1596 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'amenable' originated from the Latin word 'amenabilis', which means 'liable to be brought to account'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'amenable' has evolved to refer to someone who is cooperative, easily persuaded, or responsive to suggestions or influence.