Definition

Not having been reached or attained; not having had contact or interaction.

Example

The remote village remains unreached by modern technology.

Conversation

I read an article about communities that are still unreached by modern technology.

That sounds interesting! I can't believe there are places like that.

Yeah, it's surprising how many people don't have access to the internet.

I know, right? It's important to find ways to connect with those unreached areas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unreached → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "reached" (from Old English "reccan", meaning to stretch out or extend). The word "unreached" means not having been reached or attained.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'stretched out' ('reccan') to a destination — that's why unreached means something that hasn't been attained.

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