accommodative
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of accommodative
First recorded in 1835–45; accommodate + -ive
Example Sentences
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Economists expect further rate increases might be difficult, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi favors accommodative monetary conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
An even more significant threat than inflation stands in the way of accommodative monetary policy.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
“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 • Feb. 20, 2026
The theory suggests that maintaining safe exposure to bright light while limiting accommodative pupil constriction may help control myopia.
From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026
Typical accommodative squint occurs quite independently of the will on each effort of the accommodation, and is not combined with diplopia.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
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