unavailable
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B1
/ˌʌnəˈveɪləbl/
not accessible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unavailable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'available', which comes from the Old French 'avaler', meaning 'to descend'.
Historical Evolution
'available' changed from the Old French word 'avaler' and eventually became the modern English word 'available'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'available' meant 'to descend', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'able to be used or obtained'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be used or obtained; not at someone's disposal.
The manager is currently unavailable for a meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39