user-friendly
|us/er-friend/ly|
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/ˈjuːzər ˌfrɛndli/
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/ˈjuːzə ˌfrɛndli/
easy to use
Etymology
Etymology Information
'user-friendly' originates from English, combining 'user' and 'friendly' to describe something that is easy to use.
Historical Evolution
'user-friendly' was coined in the 1970s to describe technology that was easy for non-experts to use.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'easy to use,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
easy for most people to use or understand.
The new software is very user-friendly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45