unobtainable etymology

Etymology

• Un-: Prefix meaning "not"
• Obtainable: Variant spelling of "obtainable," from Middle English "obtainable," from Anglo-Norman French "obtainable," from Latin "obtinere," meaning "to hold"

Meaning

无法获得的；得不到的

Origin

The word "unobtainable" first appeared in the mid-15th century. It was originally used to describe something that could not be reached or obtained by physical means. Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include anything that is impossible to achieve or get.

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