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unapproachably

|un-ap-proach-a-bly|

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/ˌʌnəˈproʊtʃəbli/

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/ˌʌnəˈprəʊtʃəbli/

(unapproachable)

distant, not easy to approach

Base FormAdverb
unapproachableunapproachably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unapproachably' originates from the English word 'unapproachable', which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', and 'approachable', which comes from the Latin 'approchare', meaning 'to come near'.

Historical Evolution

'unapproachable' changed from the Old French word 'aprochier' and eventually became the modern English word 'approachable'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not able to be approached', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is difficult or impossible to approach.

The celebrity behaved unapproachably at the event, keeping fans at a distance.

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Last updated: 2025/04/20 13:59