unachievably
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/ˌʌnəˈtʃiːvəblɪ/
(unachievable)
impossible to achieve
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unachievable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'achievable' from 'achieve', which comes from Old French 'achever', meaning 'to bring to a head'.
Historical Evolution
'achieve' changed from the Old French word 'achever' and eventually became the modern English word 'achieve'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring to a head', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to accomplish or complete'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that cannot be achieved or accomplished.
The goal was set unachievably high.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42