accommodating
UK[əˈkɒmədeɪtɪŋ]US[əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ]
adj
willing to help and do things for other people; obliging.
Morpheme Breakdown
ac
commod
ating
ac
to, towards
commod
suitable, convenient
ating
Etymology
the word 'accommodating' originates from the latin verb 'accommodare', which means 'to fit one thing to another'. this verb itself is built from the prefix 'ad-' (to) and the adjective 'commodus' (fitting, suitable). the core concept of 'commodus' relates to proper measure and convenience. as the verb entered english via french, it evolved to mean 'to adapt or make suitable'. the present participle form 'accommodating' developed its modern adjectival sense of being obliging or helpful, directly extending from the idea of adapting one's own behavior to suit the needs or convenience of others.
Analysis
Structure: ac + commod + ating
ac- (latin ad-, meaning 'to, towards'), commod- (latin commodus, meaning 'suitable, convenient'), -ating (english present participle suffix, forming adjectives from verbs).
Examples
the hotel staff were very accommodating and moved us to a quieter room.
she has a friendly and accommodating personality.
we found the landlord to be surprisingly accommodating about the lease terms.