unwalkable
|un-walk-a-ble|
B2
/ʌnˈwɔːkəbl/
(walk)
move on foot
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unwalkable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the base word 'walkable', which comes from 'walk'.
Historical Evolution
'walkable' changed from the Old English word 'wealcan' meaning 'to roll or toss', and eventually became the modern English word 'walk'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'walkable' meant 'capable of being walked on', and 'unwalkable' evolved to mean 'not capable of being walked on'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not suitable or possible to walk on or through.
The path was unwalkable due to the heavy snow.
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Last updated: 2025/03/20 17:19