unreachably
|un-reach-a-bly|
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/ʌnˈriːtʃəbli/
(unreachable)
beyond reach
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unreachably' originates from the word 'unreachable', which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reachable', which comes from the Old English 'ræcan', meaning 'to reach'.
Historical Evolution
'unreachable' evolved from the Old English 'ræcan', transforming into the Middle English 'rechen', and eventually became the modern English word 'reach'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reach' meant 'to stretch out or extend', but over time it evolved to include the idea of 'attaining or arriving at a place or goal'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that cannot be reached or attained.
The peak was unreachably high for the climbers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42