Definition

Not able to be reached or accessed; something that cannot be contacted or obtained.

Example

The remote island was unreachable by boat during the storm.

Conversation

Have you ever tried to call Sam when he’s at that cabin?

Yeah, it’s so unreachable out there, isn’t it?

I wonder how he manages without any signal.

He probably enjoys the peace — being unreachable can be nice sometimes!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unreachable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "reach" (from Old English "ræcan", meaning to stretch out or extend) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "unreachable" means not capable of being reached or attained.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being able to 'stretch out' ('reach') to something — that's why 'unreachable' means something you cannot reach.

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