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inaccessibly

|in/ac/ces/si/bly|

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/ˌɪn.əkˈsɛs.ə.bli/

(inaccessible)

unreachable

Base FormNounAdverb
inaccessibleinaccessibilityinaccessibly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'inaccessibly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inaccessibilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'accessibilis' meant 'approachable.'

Historical Evolution

'inaccessibilis' transformed into the French word 'inaccessible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inaccessible' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not approachable,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is not easily reached or approached.

The mountain peak was inaccessibly high for most climbers.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45