always-available
|al-ways-a-vail-a-ble|
/ˈɔːlweɪz əˈveɪləbl/
consistently accessible
Etymology
'always-available' is a compound word formed from 'always' and 'available'. 'Always' originates from Old English 'ealne weg', meaning 'all the way'. 'Available' comes from Old French 'avaler', meaning 'to be of value'.
'always' and 'available' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'always-available'.
Initially, 'always' meant 'all the time' and 'available' meant 'accessible'. The compound 'always-available' retains these meanings, emphasizing constant accessibility.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
refers to something or someone that is consistently accessible or ready for use.
The customer service team is always-available to assist you.
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Last updated: 2025/07/01 15:39