adj
amicable
A-mih-kuh-buhl
Amicable (adj) means Done or carried out in a friendly way, without hostility. Example: “They reached an amicable agreement to split the property.”
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Done or carried out in a friendly way, without hostility.
"They reached an amicable agreement to split the property."
"The two companies settled the dispute on amicable terms."
How to use amicable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFriendly and cooperative, especially describing how a disagreement or deal is settled.
Common mistake
Typically used for agreements, divorces, or negotiations rather than for describing a person's character — that's "amiable."
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Common pairings
amicable divorce
amicable settlement
amicable terms
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- Comparative
- more amicable
- Superlative
- most amicable
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Etymology
From Late Latin amicabilis, "friendly," from amicus, "friend." A close relative of "amiable," from the same Latin root.
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What does “amicable” mean?
The word “amicable” means done or carried out in a friendly way, without hostility. In plain terms, friendly and cooperative, especially describing how a disagreement or deal is settled.
How do you pronounce “amicable”?
“Amicable” is pronounced A-mih-kuh-buhl (/ˈæ.mɪ.kə.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “amicable” in a sentence?
Here is “amicable” used in a sentence: “They reached an amicable agreement to split the property.”
What is the opposite of “amicable”?
The opposite of “amicable” — its antonyms — is inimical.
What part of speech is “amicable”?
“Amicable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “amicable” come from?
The word “amicable” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin amicabilis, "friendly," from amicus, "friend." A close relative of "amiable," from the same Latin root.
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