Commodious
/kəˈmoʊ.di.əs/noun
Spacious and convenient; suitable for use or comfort.
Did you know?Commodious comes from the same Latin root as *commodity* and *accommodate*, ultimately tied to the idea of being “suitable” or “properly matched,” not mystical—but very much about power, order, and what “fits” into a system.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
commodus
“Suitable, fitting, convenient; literally “with measure” or “properly measured” in sense.”
Late Latin
Latin
commodiosus
“Full of convenience; well-suited, comfortable.”
14th Century
English
commodious
“Convenient, helpful, suitable.”
16th-17th Century
English
commodious
“Spacious, roomy, and comfortable.”
Modern English
English
commodious
“Spacious and convenient.”
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