readily-accessible
|read-i-ly-ac-ces-si-ble|
B2
/ˈrɛdɪli əkˈsɛsəbl/
(accessible)
easy to reach or understand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accessible' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accessibilis,' where 'accessus' meant 'approach' and '-ibilis' meant 'able to be.'
Historical Evolution
'accessibilis' transformed into the Old French word 'accessible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accessible.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'able to be approached,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'easily reached or obtained.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
easily reached or obtained; convenient to access.
The library's online resources are readily-accessible to all students.
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Last updated: 2025/05/16 17:44
