The quality of being willing to listen, cooperate, or adapt; willingness to be influenced or persuaded.
From Old French 'amener' (to lead to) plus '-ability' (quality of being). The word evolved to mean the state of being responsive or receptive to suggestions or influence.
Amenability is what makes a great collaborator—it's not about being a pushover, but about being genuinely open to considering others' ideas. Teachers talk about students' amenability to instruction, meaning how ready they are to learn.
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