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online-friendly

|on/line/friend/ly|

B2

/ˈɒnˌlaɪn ˈfrɛndli/

internet usability

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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.

Historical Evolution

'online' and 'friendly' were combined in the late 20th century to describe products or services that are easy to use on the internet.

Meaning Changes

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