Definitions for amicable
ˈæm ɪ kə bəlam·i·ca·ble

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. amicableadjective

   characterized by friendship and good will

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. amicableadjective

   Showing friendliness or goodwill.

2. Etymology: From amicabilis; see amiable.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. AMICABLEadjective

   Friendly; kind. It is commonly used of more than one; as, they live in an amicable manner; but we seldom say, an amicable action, or an amicable man, though it be so used in this passage.

   Etymology: amicabilis, Lat.

   O grace serene! oh virtue heav’nly fair,
   Divine oblivion of low-thoughted care!
   Fresh blooming hope, gay daughter of the sky!
   And faith, our early immortality!
   Enter each mild, each amicable guest;
   Receive and wrap me in eternal rest. Alexander Pope, Elo. to Abelard.

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1. amicable

   Amicable numbers are two different natural numbers related in such a way that the sum of the proper divisors of each is equal to the other number. That is, s(a)=b and s(b)=a, where s(n)=σ(n)-n is equal to the sum of positive divisors of n except n itself (see also divisor function). The smallest pair of amicable numbers is (220, 284). They are amicable because the proper divisors of 220 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 20, 22, 44, 55 and 110, of which the sum is 284; and the proper divisors of 284 are 1, 2, 4, 71 and 142, of which the sum is 220. (A proper divisor of a number is a positive factor of that number other than the number itself. For example, the proper divisors of 6 are 1, 2, and 3.) The first ten amicable pairs are: (220, 284), (1184, 1210), (2620, 2924), (5020, 5564), (6232, 6368), (10744, 10856), (12285, 14595), (17296, 18416), (63020, 76084), and (66928, 66992). (sequence A259180 in the OEIS). (Also see OEIS: A002025 and OEIS: A002046) It is unknown if there are infinitely many pairs of amicable numbers. A pair of amicable numbers constitutes an aliquot sequence of period 2. A related concept is that of a perfect number, which is a number that equals the sum of its own proper divisors, in other words a number which forms an aliquot sequence of period 1. Numbers that are members of an aliquot sequence with period greater than 2 are known as sociable numbers.

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1. amicable

   Amicable generally refers to a behavior, relationship, or interaction that is characterized by friendliness, goodwill, congeniality, or mutual respect. It suggests a polite and pleasant manner, free of any hostility or disagreements. It is often used to describe peaceful settlements or pleasant transitions in situations that could potentially become contentious or conflict-prone.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Amicableadjective

   friendly; proceeding from, or exhibiting, friendliness; after the manner of friends; peaceable; as, an amicable disposition, or arrangement

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Amicable

   am′ik-a-bl, adj. friendly.—ns. Amicabil′ity, Am′icableness.—adv. Am′icably. [L. amicabilis—amicus, a friend, am-āre, to love.]

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   Amiable vs. Amicable -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Amiable and Amicable.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of amicable in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of amicable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of amicable in a Sentence

1. Malaysian Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein:

   If the sides cannot find an amicable solution on the way forward, the patrolling and presence of vessels from China or the U.S. raises concerns for us ASEAN countries.

2. Kayleigh McEnany:

   The United States receives thousands of intelligence reports a day and they are subject to strict scrutiny. While the White House does not routinely comment on alleged intelligence or internal deliberations, the CIA Director, National Security Advisor, and the Chief of Staff can all confirm that neither the President nor the Vice President were briefed on the alleged Russian bounty intelligence, this does not speak to the merit of the alleged intelligence but to the inaccuracy of the New York Times story erroneously suggesting that President Trump was briefed on this matter. The reporting quickly became fodder for the 2020 presidential campaign. During a town hall Saturday, former Vice President Joe Biden brought up the shocking revelation that Trump reportedly knew of the bounties for months and slammed the president for doing worse than nothing. Not only has he failed to sanction or impose any kind of consequences on Russia for this egregious violation of international law, Donald Trump has continued his embarrassing campaign of deference and debasing himself before Vladimir Putin, Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, said. He has had this information according to the Times, and yet he offered to host Putin in the United States and sought to invite Russia to rejoin the G7. His entire presidency has been a gift to Putin. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., questioned how Trump could hold an amicable relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin -- even welcoming him to a G-7 Summit in America -- while his regime was reportedly trying to kill Americans.

3. Yun Sun:

   While his mixed messages toward North Korea are a big no-no, he has been somewhat successful at his diplomacy with other countries in Asia he can play nice and be very amicable with Kim, but when it comes to the negotiating table he will push very hard.

4. Maryam Rajavi:

   From the outset we have rejected this reactionary and bellicose policy and seek amicable relations with the rest of our neighbors to confront this regime, the Islamic revolutionary Guard Corps must be designated as a foreign terrorist group and evicted from the region. More sanctions need to be imposed on the regime. the Iranian people long for freedom and democracy, equality, and an advanced society. Moreover the Iranian people demand an overthrow of this regime, she said. Rajavi has called on international organizations to expel Iran because of its support of terrorism, restore sanctions on some officials and start war crimes prosecutions for those that she says are responsible for massacring civilians. Iran, however considers the N.C.R.I a terrorist organization, a claim the group rejects. The N.C.R.I says the regime has executed more than 120,000 of its followers who oppose the regime. Mrs. Rajavi alluded to America’s July 4th Independence Day, and the rights secured in the Declaration of Independence.

5. Liat Sadler:

   They've done a lot of work behind the scenes to make their breakup as amicable as it seems.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=amicable
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Amicable
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=amicable
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amicable
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amicable
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=amicable