accommodative
UK[əˈkɒm.ə.deɪ.tɪv]US[əˈkɑː.mə.deɪ.t̬ɪv]
adj
willing to help or do what someone else wants; showing a desire to be helpful.
adj
(of a policy, especially monetary policy) designed to stimulate economic activity by making money more readily available.
Morpheme Breakdown
ac
commod
ative
ac
to, towards
commod
suitable, convenient
ative
tending to, serving for
Etymology
the word 'accommodative' is built upon the latin verb 'accommodare', meaning 'to fit, adapt, or make suitable'. this verb itself is a compound of the prefix 'ad-' (to) and the adjective 'commodus' (fitting, suitable). the root 'commodus' likely derives from 'com-' (with, together) and 'modus' (measure, manner), suggesting the core idea of bringing things into a proper or convenient measure together. the english suffix '-ative', borrowed via latin, transforms the verb base into an adjective, indicating a quality or tendency. thus, the literal sense of 'tending to make suitable' evolved into the modern meanings of being helpful, adaptable, or, in economic contexts, designed to adjust conditions favorably.
Analysis
Structure: ac + commod + ative
ac- (latin, ad- prefix meaning 'to, towards'), commod (latin, commodus root meaning 'suitable, convenient'), -ative (latin, -ativus suffix forming adjectives meaning 'tending to, serving for').
Examples
the teacher was very accommodative, allowing the student extra time to complete the assignment.
the central bank adopted an accommodative monetary stance to encourage lending and investment.
his accommodative nature made him an excellent mediator in the dispute.