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approachability

ap·proach·a·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-proh-chuh-buh l]
    • /əˈproʊ tʃə bəl/
    • /ə.ˌprəʊ.tʃə.ˈbɪ.lə.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-proh-chuh-buh l]
    • /əˈproʊ tʃə bəl/

Definitions of approachability word

  • adjective approachability capable of being approached; accessible. 1
  • adjective approachability (of a person) easy to meet, know, talk with, etc. 1
  • noun approachability The characteristic of being approachable; the ability to be approached. 1

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Origin of approachability

First appearance:

before 1565
One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; approach + -able

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Approachability

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

approachability popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

approachability usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for approachability

noun approachability

  • friendliness — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
  • accessibility — easy to approach, reach, enter, speak with, or use.
  • openness — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
  • affability — pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite: an affable and courteous gentleman.
  • cordiality — warmth of feeling

Antonyms for approachability

noun approachability

  • aloofness — the quality or state of being aloof, distant, or reserved; indifference: His girlfriend's recent aloofness may be a sign that the relationship is over.
  • inaccessibility — not accessible; unapproachable.

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