reachable
|reach/a/ble|
B2
/ˈriːtʃəbl/
(reach)
extend to touch or arrive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reachable' originates from the verb 'reach', which comes from Old English 'ræcan', meaning 'to stretch out or extend'.
Historical Evolution
'ræcan' transformed into the Middle English 'rechen', and eventually became the modern English word 'reach'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stretch out', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to arrive at or attain'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being reached or attained.
The summit is reachable within a day.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39