patens — meaning in English
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English meaning
- accessible adj Easy to reach, enter, or obtain.
- exposed adjective Left open, unprotected, or vulnerable, often to weather, danger, or view.
- open adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
Senses
patens is used for these senses in English:
- accessible Easy of access or approach. [from 1640s]
- exposed (usually followed by to) Open (especially to something), unconcealed and/or unprotected (and therefore vulnerable, susceptible).
- open Not having one end joined to the other; not forming a closed loop.
accessible — full definition
- adj Easy to reach, enter, or obtain.
- adj Designed so that people with disabilities can use it comfortably.
- adj Easy to understand or appreciate, even without specialist knowledge.