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accessibly

|ac-ces-si-bly|

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/əkˈsɛsəbli/

(accessible)

easy to reach or understand

Base FormNounAdverb
accessibleaccessibilityaccessibly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'accessibly' originates from the Latin word 'accessibilis', where 'accessus' meant 'approach' and '-ibilis' indicated 'able to be'.

Historical Evolution

'accessibilis' transformed into the Old French word 'accessible', and eventually became the modern English word 'accessible', with 'accessibly' as its adverbial form.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'able to be approached', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a manner that is easy to approach or use'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is easy to approach, reach, or use.

The museum is accessibly located near the city center.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45