online-friendly
|on/line/friend/ly|
/ˈɒnˌlaɪn ˈfrɛndli/
internet usability
Etymology
'online-friendly' originates from the combination of 'online' and 'friendly', where 'online' refers to being connected to the internet and 'friendly' means easy to use or approachable.
'online' and 'friendly' were combined in the late 20th century to describe products or services that are easy to use on the internet.
Initially, 'friendly' meant approachable or easy to interact with, and this meaning has been extended to digital contexts with 'online-friendly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to be easily used or accessed via the internet.
The new software is very online-friendly, making it easy for users to navigate.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 04:11