unobtainably
|un-ob-tain-a-bly|
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/ˌʌnəbˈteɪnəbli/
(unobtainable)
not obtainable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unobtainably' originates from the word 'unobtainable', which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', and the word 'obtainable', which comes from Latin 'obtinere', meaning 'to hold or possess'.
Historical Evolution
'unobtainable' evolved from the Latin word 'obtinere', which transformed into the Old French 'obtenir', and eventually became the modern English word 'obtain'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'obtain' meant 'to hold or possess', but over time it evolved to mean 'to acquire or get something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that cannot be obtained or achieved.
The artifact was unobtainably rare, making it a collector's dream.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
