Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

amicability

/ˌæ.mɪ.kəˈbɪ.lɪ.ti/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: am-i-ca-bil-i-ty
IPA: /ˌæ.mɪ.kəˈbɪ.lɪ.ti/

20

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

6

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state or quality of being amicable or friendly.

Uncountable

Etymology

From amicable + -ability, perhaps after Medieval Latin amīcābilitās. Piecewise doublet of amiability.

Word Breakdown

Root: amīcābilitās
Suffix: amicable

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌæ.mɪ.kəˈbɪ.lɪ.ti/

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

amicableness

Questions

How do you pronounce amicability?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæ.mɪ.kəˈbɪ.lɪ.ti/.
What does amicability mean?: The state or quality of being amicable or friendly.
Where does amicability come from?: From amicable + -ability, perhaps after Medieval Latin amīcābilitās. Piecewise doublet of amiability.

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