Amicable
/ˈæ.mɪ.kə.bəl/noun
Characterized by friendship and goodwill; friendly.
Did you know?The term 'amicable' reflects not just friendly relations, but also hints at the magic of social bonds that have been valued since ancient times.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*amīkos
“friendly, beloved”
Latin
Latin
amicabilis
“friendly, agreeable”
Late Latin
Late Latin
amicabilis
“pertaining to friendship, friendly”
Old French
Old French
amicable
“friendly, cordial”
Middle English
Middle English
amicable
“characterized by friendly relations, peaceable”
Modern English
English
amicable
“friendly, marked by goodwill and harmony”