accommodative

[ uh-kom-uh-dey-tiv ]

adjective

1. tending to accommodate; adaptive.

Other Words From

• ac·commo·dative·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of accommodative¹

First recorded in 1835–45; accommodate + -ive

Example Sentences

So, while policy remains accommodative, these more hawkish signals from the Fed may finally usher in some meaningful upward movements in mortgage rates.

From Washington Post

I do think on a short-term basis, we could see a sell-off if there is a risk that appears imminent, but we have to recognize that all current risks are being cushioned by this incredibly accommodative Fed, which does have an impact.

From Vox

The improving health situation, combined with extremely accommodative monetary and fiscal policy, is boosting manufacturing, putting the economy on course for its fastest growth pace in 37 yearsthis year.

From Washington Post

Perhaps encouraged by such accommodative silence, China has tightened its grip over Tibet.

From The Daily Beast

I have occasionally seen periodic accommodative squint with emmetropia of the fixing eye.

From Project Gutenberg

Although differing much from the typical form, these cases of voluntary accommodative squint were also included in the statistics.

From Project Gutenberg

The diagnosis of accommodative asthenopia is as a rule confirmed ex juvantibus; this cannot be asserted for the muscular form.

From Project Gutenberg

We must place the same claims to the diagnosis of muscular asthenopia as to that of the accommodative form.

From Project Gutenberg

Early distaste for reading is often acquired by farsighted persons, owing to the strain on the accommodative apparatus.

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