Definition of amicable

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am·i·ca·ble    (m-k-bl) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

Characterized by or exhibiting friendliness or goodwill; friendly.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Late Latin amcbilis, from Latin amcus, friend

OTHER FORMS:
ami·ca·bili·ty or ami·ca·ble·ness (Noun), ami·ca·bly (Adverb)

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