Amenable

Adjective

Definition: Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

Synonyms: Compliant, Cooperative, Tractable

Antonyms: Resistant, Obstinate, Defiant

Examples:

She was amenable to changing her plans based on new information.
The team members were amenable to trying a different approach.

Mnemonics:

Think of someone being "amen" to an idea, thus being amenable.

Etymology:

Origin:

Late 16th century from Latin 'amœnabilis', from 'amœnus' meaning 'pleasant'.

Historical Usage:

The word has retained its meaning of being open and responsive to suggestion since its origin.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Amenable to reason"

Explanation:

Willing to consider logical arguments or be persuaded based on rationality.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "amenable" with "agreeable."

Explanation:

While they share some similarities, amenable specifically refers to being responsive to suggestion, while agreeable refers more generally to being pleasant or easy to get along with.