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Definition of amicability

amicability

/ˌæm.ɪ.kəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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Adverb:amicably
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Adjective:amicable
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1

The quality or state of being friendly, peaceable, and characterized by goodwill, especially in interpersonal relations or negotiations.

Example

"Despite the complexity of the contract dispute, both parties approached the mediation with a spirit of amicability."

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• Rhymes for amicability

• Nearby Words

amiable
amiableness
amiably
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Late Latin amicabilis ('friendly'), from Latin amicus ('friend'), which shares a root with amare ('to love'), combined with the noun-forming suffix -ity.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amicability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amicability
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