Reachable

Pronunciation: /riːtʃəbəl/

Definitions of reachable

adjective describing something that can be reached or accessed

Example Sentences

A1 The top shelf in the kitchen is not reachable for me.

A2 The mountain peak looked so close yet it was not reachable by foot.

B1 The customer service hotline is easily reachable for any inquiries.

B2 The remote village was only reachable by a long and difficult hike.

C1 The CEO's office is only reachable by appointment.

C2 The summit of the mountain was barely reachable even for experienced climbers.

Examples of reachable in a Sentence

formal The summit of the mountain is not easily reachable without proper equipment.

informal The grocery store is just a short walk away, very reachable.

slang That new restaurant is so reachable, we should check it out sometime.

figurative Success may seem far away, but with hard work and dedication, it is reachable.

Grammatical Forms of reachable

• past tense: reached
• plural: reachables
• comparative: more reachable
• superlative: most reachable
• present tense: reach
• future tense: will reach
• perfect tense: have reached
• continuous tense: is reaching
• singular: reachable
• positive degree: reachable
• infinitive: to reach
• gerund: reaching
• participle: reached

Origin and Evolution of reachable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'reachable' originated from the combination of the Middle English word 'reche', meaning to stretch out or reach, and the suffix '-able' which denotes capability or possibility.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'reachable' has maintained its original meaning of being able to be reached or accessed, but has also evolved to encompass the idea of being within reach or achievable.