unlinkable
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C1
/ʌnˈlɪŋkəbl/
not connectable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unlinkable' originates from the English prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'link,' which comes from Old English 'hlencan,' meaning 'to join or connect.'
Historical Evolution
'link' changed from the Old English word 'hlencan' and eventually became the modern English word 'link.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'link' meant 'to join or connect,' and 'unlinkable' evolved to mean 'not capable of being linked.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being linked or connected.
The file is unlinkable due to its format.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 16:42