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- [am-i-kuh-buh l]
- /ˈæm ɪ kə bəl/
- /æmɪkəˈbɪlɪtɪ/
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- [am-i-kuh-buh l]
- /ˈæm ɪ kə bəl/
Definitions of amicability word
- adjective amicability characterized by or showing goodwill; friendly; peaceable: an amicable settlement. 1
- noun amicability The state or quality of being amicable or friendly. 1
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Origin of amicability
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Late Latin amīcābilis, equivalent to amīc(us) friend, friendly + -ābilis -able; cf. amiable
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Parts of speech for Amicability
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amicability popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
amicability usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amicability
noun amicability
- pact — an agreement, covenant, or compact: We made a pact not to argue any more.
- accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
- love — a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
- devotion — Devotion is great love, affection, or admiration for someone.
- closeness — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
Antonyms for amicability
noun amicability
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- hate — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
- antagonism — Antagonism between people is hatred or dislike between them. Antagonisms are instances of this.
- discord — lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.
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