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commonly-available

|com-mon-ly-a-vail-a-ble|

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/ˈkɑːmənli əˈveɪləbl/

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/ˈkɒmənli əˈveɪləbl/

(available)

usable or obtainable

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeAdjectiveAdverb
availablemore availablemost availablecommonavailably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'commonly' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'comunly,' where 'comun' meant 'common.' 'Available' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'avaler,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'valoir' meant 'to be worth.'

Historical Evolution

'commonly' changed from the Middle English word 'comunly' and eventually became the modern English word 'commonly.' 'Available' transformed from the Old French word 'avaler' and eventually became the modern English word 'available.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'commonly' meant 'in a common manner,' and 'available' meant 'to be worth,' but over time they evolved into their current meanings of 'widely accessible' and 'obtainable.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

easily accessible or obtainable by most people.

The software is commonly-available for download online.

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Last updated: 2025/05/09 01:28