approachably
|ap-proach-a-bly|
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/əˈproʊtʃəbli/
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/əˈprəʊtʃəbli/
(approachable)
easy to approach
Etymology
Etymology Information
'approachably' originates from the English word 'approachable', which is derived from the verb 'approach', combined with the suffix '-able' to form an adjective, and then '-ly' to form an adverb.
Historical Evolution
'approach' changed from the Old French word 'aprochier', which eventually became the modern English word 'approach'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'approach' meant 'to come near', and over time it evolved to include the sense of being easy to talk to or friendly.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is easy to approach or friendly.
She spoke approachably to everyone at the party.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 20:20
