PsychologyAugust 10, 2026

accommodative

uh-KOM-uh-day-tiv

Definition

Describing a monetary policy intended to stimulate economic growth by keeping interest rates low to encourage borrowing and spending.

Etymology

The word stems from the Latin 'accommodare,' meaning to make fit or adapt, which entered Middle English to describe the act of providing something desired or needed.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the Bank of Japan's current stance, as the central bank debates moving away from these growth-friendly interest rates to tighten monetary policy.

BOJ’s debate on faster hikes bolsters September rate move odds

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