Amenableness

/əˈmiːnəbəlnəs/ noun

Definition

The state or quality of being amenable; willingness to accept suggestions or be influenced.

Etymology

From 'amenable' plus the suffix '-ness' (state of being). This is a synonym for 'amenability,' offering an alternative noun form of the same concept.

Kelly Says

Both 'amenability' and 'amenableness' mean the same thing, but 'amenability' is more common in modern English. The '-ness' version is older-sounding and appears more in classical or formal writing.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.