accommodation
UK[əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn]US[əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃn]
n
a place to live, work, or stay in, especially for a short period.
n
a formal agreement or settlement between people or groups who have different opinions.
Morpheme Breakdown
ac
commod
ation
ac
to
commod
to fit, adapt, make suitable
ation
Etymology
the word 'accommodation' originates from the latin verb 'accommodare', which itself is built from the prefix 'ad-' (to) and the adjective 'commodus' (fitting, suitable). 'Commodus' derives from the combination of 'com-' (with, together) and 'modus' (measure, manner), conveying the core idea of something being 'with the proper measure'. the literal sense of 'making something fit or suitable' evolved through french into english, first describing the act of adaptation and later specializing to denote the provision of suitable lodgings or a settlement that fits differing needs. thus, the journey from the physical concept of proper measurement to the abstract notions of provision and agreement illustrates a logical semantic expansion.
Analysis
Structure: ac + commod + ation
ac: (latin, prefix) a variant of 'ad-', meaning 'to' or 'toward'.
commod: (latin, root) from 'commodare', meaning 'to fit, adapt, make suitable'.
ation: (latin, suffix) forms nouns of action or state.
Examples
the university guarantees accommodation for all first-year students.
we reached an accommodation that allowed the project to proceed.
the hotel offers various types of accommodation, from suites to budget rooms.