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approachable

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ap⋅proach⋅a⋅ble

[uh-proh-chuh-buhl]
–adjective
1. capable of being approached; accessible.
2. (of a person) easy to meet, know, talk with, etc.

Origin:
1565–75; approach + -able


ap⋅proach⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, ap⋅proach⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun
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ap·proach·a·ble   (ə-prō'chə-bəl)   
adj.  
  1. Possible to approach; accessible: a retreat in the mountains approachable in winter only by helicopter.

  2. Easy to talk to or deal with; friendly.

ap·proach'a·bil'i·ty n.
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