Lodging, food, and services provided for travelers or guests, or adjustments made to meet special needs or requirements. In disability contexts, modifications that enable equal access and participation.
From Latin 'accommodare' meaning 'to make fit, adapt,' from 'ad-' (to) plus 'commodus' (fitting, suitable). Originally meant adaptation or adjustment in the 16th century, later extended to mean providing lodging by the 17th century.
The dual meaning beautifully captures the essence of hospitality - whether providing a place to stay or adapting environments for people with disabilities, accommodations are fundamentally about making space for others. The root connection to 'commodious' reveals how accommodation has always been about creating comfort and suitability.
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