retrievably
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/rɪˈtriːvəblɪ/
(retrievable)
recoverable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'retrievable' originates from the Latin word 'retrievare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'trouvare' meant 'to find.'
Historical Evolution
'retrievare' transformed into the Old French word 'retrouver,' and eventually became the modern English word 'retrieve' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to find again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to recover or regain.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that can be retrieved or recovered.
The data was retrievably stored in the cloud.
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Last updated: 2025/02/15 16:35