unachievable
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B2
/ˌʌnəˈtʃiːvəbl̩/
(achieve)
successful accomplishment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unachievable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'achievable', which comes from the Old French 'achever', meaning 'to bring to an end'.
Historical Evolution
'achever' transformed into the Middle English word 'acheven', and eventually became the modern English word 'achieve'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring to an end', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not able to be achieved'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be achieved or accomplished.
The goal seemed unachievable given the current resources.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41