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accommodative

American  
[uh-kom-uh-dey-tiv] / əˈkɒm əˌdeɪ tɪv /

adjective

  1. tending to accommodate; adaptive.


Other Word Forms

  • accommodativeness noun

Etymology

Origin of accommodative

First recorded in 1835–45; accommodate + -ive

Example Sentences

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It is worth noting that vulnerabilities in private credit are increasing at a time when economic growth is still strong and financial conditions are very accommodative, while the credit cycle is still benign.

From MarketWatch

“If we had really negative growth, we would have to go into accommodative territory,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We think we can keep interest rates accommodative and give growth a chance. We can see the recovery strengthening while inflation comes down,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The theory suggests that maintaining safe exposure to bright light while limiting accommodative pupil constriction may help control myopia.

From Science Daily

The overall policy stance of the ECB is not as accommodative.

From MarketWatch