Etymograph

English

amiability

From amiable + -ability.

Formed from amiable + -ability

Latin amīcus ‘friend’

Late Latin amīcābilis ‘friendly’

Old French amiable ‘likable’

Middle English amyable ‘likable’

English amiable

Today it means

noun Friendliness, especially easy approachability owing to a cheerful and pleasant disposition.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / amiability