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amicable — characterized by friendliness and absence of discord; peaceful and friendly

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: characterized by friendliness and absence of discord; peaceful and friendly

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæmɪkəbəl/

Example Sentences

  • Despite being business rivals, they maintained an amicable relationship and even played golf together.
  • The couple's amicable divorce was so peaceful that they decided to celebrate it with a joint party.
  • The two countries resolved their border dispute through amicable negotiations.

amicable

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈæmɪkəbəl/]

characterized by friendliness and absence of discord; peaceful and friendly

Peaceful resolution and friendly agreement
💡 Concept

Peaceful resolution and friendly agreement

Am I cable? Yes - connecting friends in peaceful harmony!
🧠 Mnemonic

Am I cable? Yes - connecting friends in peaceful harmony!

When amicable, solutions become applicable and practicable!
🎵 Rhyme

When amicable, solutions become applicable and practicable!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈæmɪkəbəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈæmɪkəbəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootamic-
Suffix--able

Origin

From Latin 'amicabilis', derived from 'amicus' meaning 'friend'. The word entered English through Old French, ultimately tracing back to the Latin root for friendship and friendly relations.

Breakdown

amic- (friend, from Latin amicus) + -able (capable of, worthy of) = amicable (capable of being friendly; peaceful)

🎵Rhyme

applicable
practicable

🔗Collocations

amicable settlement
amicable divorce
amicable relationship
reach an amicable agreement
amicable solution
amicable discussion

📝Examples

“Despite being business rivals, they maintained an amicable relationship and even played golf together.”

😄 Fun example

“The couple's amicable divorce was so peaceful that they decided to celebrate it with a joint party.”

“The two countries resolved their border dispute through amicable negotiations.”

😄 Fun example

“My cat and dog have such an amicable relationship that they share the same food bowl.”

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