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单词 accommodation
释义

accommodation

noun

ac·​com·​mo·​da·​tion ə-ˌkä-mə-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce accommodation (audio)
1
: something supplied for convenience or to satisfy a need: such as
a
: lodging, food, and services or traveling space and related services
usually used in plural
tourist accommodations on the boatovernight accommodations
b
: a public conveyance (such as a train) that stops at all or nearly all points
c
: loan
2
: the act of accommodating someone or something : the state of being accommodated: such as
a
: the providing of what is needed or desired for convenience
changed his schedule for the accommodation of his clients
b
: adaptation, adjustment
an accommodation to temporary conditions
c
: a reconciliation of differences : settlement
Negotiators felt that an accommodation with the union was possible.
d
: the automatic adjustment of the eye for seeing at different distances effected chiefly by changes in the convexity of the crystalline lens
also : the range over which such adjustment is possible
accommodational
ə-ˌkä-mə-ˈdā-shnəl How to pronounce accommodation (audio)
-shə-nᵊl
adjective

Synonyms

  • lodging
  • lodgment
  • lodgement
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Example Sentences

They weren't sure if they could provide food and accommodations for the whole group. The accommodations on board the boat are a bit cramped. He hoped to reach an accommodation with the new owners. Negotiators were convinced that accommodation with the union was possible. He changed his schedule as an accommodation to his clients. Changes were made for the accommodation of differing viewpoints. See More
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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin accommodātiōn-, accommodātiō "act of fitting or adapting, willingness to oblige," from accommodāre "to accommodate" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

accommodation

noun

ac·​com·​mo·​da·​tion ə-ˌkä-mə-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce accommodation (audio)
1
accommodations plural : a place where travelers can sleep and find other services
2
: something supplied that is useful or handy
Campsite accommodations include a fireplace.

Medical Definition

accommodation

noun

ac·​com·​mo·​da·​tion ə-ˌkäm-ə-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce accommodation (audio)
: an adaptation or adjustment especially of a bodily part (as an organ): as
a
: the automatic adjustment of the eye for seeing at different distances effected chiefly by changes in the convexity of the crystalline lens
b
: the range over which such adjustment is possible

accommodation

noun

1
as in lodging
usually accommodations plural a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler a resort offering a wide range of accommodations

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • lodging
  • lodgement
  • shelter
  • lodgment
  • berth
  • crash pad
2
as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement the twins each made an accommodation: Jane agreed to Joan's pink curtains and Joan agreed to Jane's purple rug

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • negotiation
  • compromise
  • consensus
  • concession
  • agreement
  • arrangement
  • bargain
  • settlement
  • understanding
  • mediation
  • deal
  • give-and-take
  • treaty
  • horse trade
  • concurrence
  • haggle
  • accord
3
as in amenity
something that adds to one's ease of living a village that wants to attract tourists but doesn't even provide public accommodations for their sanitary needs

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • amenity
  • luxury
  • convenience
  • service
  • benefit
  • comfort
  • creature comfort
  • mod con
  • bonus
  • nicety
  • help
  • solace
  • extra
  • indulgence
  • joy
  • anodyne
  • pleasure
  • delight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • weight
  • burden
  • millstone
4
as in adaptation
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation an accommodation to changing economic conditions will be necessary if the church is to remain open

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • adaptation
  • adjustment
  • adaption
  • acclimatization
  • acclimation
  • conversion
  • transformation
  • alteration
  • readjustment
  • conformation
  • modification
  • readaptation
  • harmonization
  • revision
  • attunement
  • correction
  • makeover
  • refit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • maladaptation
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