Definition of amenable
Etymology
From French as if *amenable < amener ("to bring or lead, fetch in or to") < a- + mener ("to lead, conduct") < Late Latin minare ("to drive"), Latin deponent minari ("to threaten, menace").
Pronunciation
- IPA: /əˈmiːnəbl/, SAMPA: /@'mi:n@b.l/, /@'men@b.l/
Adjective
amenable (comparative more amenable, superlative most amenable)
- Willing to respond to persuasion or suggestions.
- Willing to comply with; agreeable.
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