retrievable
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B2
/rɪˈtriːvəbl/
(retrieve)
get back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'retrievable' originates from the verb 'retrieve', which comes from Old French 'retrouver', meaning 'to find again'.
Historical Evolution
'retrouver' transformed into the Middle English word 'retrieven', eventually becoming the modern English word 'retrieve'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to find again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being recovered'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being recovered or regained.
The data is retrievable from the backup system.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45