unattainability
|un/at/tain/a/bil/i/ty|
C1
/ˌʌnəˌteɪnəˈbɪləti/
(unattainable)
impossible to achieve
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unattainability' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'attain,' which comes from Old French 'ateindre,' meaning 'to reach or achieve.'
Historical Evolution
'ateindre' transformed into the Middle English word 'atteinen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'attain.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to reach or achieve something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being impossible to achieve.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being impossible to achieve or reach.
The unattainability of perfection is a common theme in literature.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/10 16:09