bicycle-friendly
|bi-cy-cle-friend-ly|
B2
/ˈbaɪsɪkəl ˈfrɛndli/
suitable for bicycles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bicycle-friendly' originates from the combination of 'bicycle' and 'friendly', where 'bicycle' refers to a two-wheeled vehicle and 'friendly' means suitable or accommodating.
Historical Evolution
'bicycle' comes from the French word 'bicyclette', and 'friendly' from Old English 'freondlic', meaning kind or helpful.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'friendly' meant 'kind or helpful', but in this context, it evolved to mean 'suitable for bicycles'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed or suitable for use by bicycles or cyclists.
The city has implemented several bicycle-friendly policies to encourage cycling.
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Last updated: 2025/03/21 07:26