reachability

reach

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [reech]
- /ritʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [reech]
- /ritʃ/

Definitions of reachability word

verb with object reachability to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc.: The boat reached the shore. 1
verb with object reachability to come to or arrive at in some course of progress, action, etc.: Your letter never reached me. 1
verb with object reachability to succeed in touching or seizing with an outstretched hand, a pole, etc.: to reach a book on a high shelf. 1
verb with object reachability to stretch or hold out; extend: reaching out a hand in greeting. 1
verb with object reachability to stretch or extend so as to touch or meet: The bookcase reaches the ceiling. 1
verb with object reachability to establish communication with: I called but couldn't reach you. 1

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Origin of reachability

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (v.) Middle English rechen, Old English rǣcan (cognate with German reichen, Dutch reiken); (noun) derivative of the v.

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Parts of speech for Reachability

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Reachability

reachability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 51% 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.

reachability usage trend in Literature

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