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accommodative

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

adjective

  1. tending to accommodate; adaptive.


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Etymology

Origin of accommodative

First recorded in 1835–45; accommodate + -ive

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Himino reiterated the bank’s longstanding stance of seeking further rate hikes based on economic, price and financial conditions, noting that the nation’s financial conditions are still accommodative.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

The unit of Fitch Solutions cites Thailand’s relatively accommodative monetary policy stance and elevated global energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

A second is expectations that the Federal Reserve will try to be “as accommodative as possible.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

An even more significant threat than inflation stands in the way of accommodative monetary policy.

From Barron's May 20, 2026

Jesus is not here speaking in any accommodative sense.

From The Great Doctrines of the Bible by William Evans

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