reachable — able to be reached, contacted, or achieved
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be reached, contacted, or achieved
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːtʃəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My boss is reachable 24/7, which is both a blessing and a curse for our work-life balance.
- The cookies on the top shelf were barely reachable, even with my impressive tiptoeing skills.
- The customer service representative assured me that they were reachable during business hours.
reachable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈriːtʃəbəl/]
able to be reached, contacted, or achieved
The mountain summit is finally reachable after the new trail opened last spring.
Knowledge is teachable when wisdom is reachable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'rechen' (to stretch, reach), derived from Old English 'ræcan', combined with the suffix '-able' (capable of being). The root has Germanic origins related to stretching or extending.
Breakdown
reach (to extend toward, arrive at) + -able (capable of being) = reachable (capable of being reached or contacted)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss is reachable 24/7, which is both a blessing and a curse for our work-life balance.”
“The cookies on the top shelf were barely reachable, even with my impressive tiptoeing skills.”
“The customer service representative assured me that they were reachable during business hours.”
“Setting reachable milestones is crucial for maintaining motivation in long-term projects.”
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