adjective

amenable

amenable, cooperative, receptive

She was amenable to the suggestion.

She was amenable to the suggestion.

The problem is not amenable to a simple solution.

The problem is not amenable to a simple solution.

((to be)) amenable ((to sth.)) to be willing to accept (sth.). She was amenable to the suggestion.

Synonyms: cooperative, compliant, receptive; Antonyms: uncooperative, recalcitrant

From Old French 'amener' (to lead to). Imagine being 'led' to an idea.

Break it down: 'Amen-able' - able to say 'amen' (yes) to something.

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