auto-friendly
|au-to-friend-ly|
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/ˈɔːtoʊ ˈfrɛndli/
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/ˈɔːtəʊ ˈfrɛndli/
car-friendly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'auto-friendly' originates from the combination of 'auto,' a short form of 'automobile,' and 'friendly,' meaning 'kind or helpful.'
Historical Evolution
'auto' was derived from the Greek word 'autós,' meaning 'self,' and 'friendly' from Old English 'freondlic,' meaning 'kind or helpful.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'auto-friendly' meant 'kind to automobiles,' but it evolved to mean 'designed to accommodate automobiles.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to be convenient or accessible for automobiles.
The new shopping mall is very auto-friendly, with plenty of parking spaces.
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Last updated: 2025/03/19 15:39