easy-to-find
|eas-y-to-find|
B1
/ˈiːzi tə faɪnd/
simple to locate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'easy-to-find' is a compound adjective formed by combining 'easy' and 'to find'. 'Easy' originates from Old French 'aisié', meaning 'comfortable', and 'find' comes from Old English 'findan', meaning 'to discover'.
Historical Evolution
'Easy' evolved from Old French 'aisié' to Middle English 'esey', and 'find' from Old English 'findan' to Middle English 'finden'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'easy' meant 'comfortable or at ease', and 'find' meant 'to discover'. Together, they convey the idea of something being simple to locate.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
simple to locate or discover.
The book was easy-to-find on the library shelf.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41