accessible
adjective
ac·ces·si·ble ik-ˈse-sə-bəl 
ak-,
ek-
1
a
: capable of being reached
a remote region accessible by rail
also : being within reach
fashions at accessible prices
b
: easy to speak to or deal with
a friendly, accessible boss
2
: capable of being used or seen : available
information that should be accessible to everyone
The collection is not currently accessible.
3
: capable of being understood or appreciated
the author's most accessible stories
an accessible film
4
: capable of being influenced : open
people who are accessible to new ideas
5
: easily used or accessed by people with disabilities : adapted for use by people with disabilities
accessible bathrooms/doorways/seating/parking
Councilwoman Deborah Gross introduced legislation Tuesday that would prioritize accessible entryways, common areas, restrooms and communications facilities—in that order—when city businesses undergo major physical updates.
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ik-ˌse-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun ak-
ek-
accessibleness
ik-ˈse-sə-bəl-nəs
noun ak-
ek-
accessibly
ik-ˈse-sə-blē
adverb ak-
ek-
Synonyms
- affordable
- popular
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Example Sentences
The inn is accessible by train and bus. The mall is accessible from the highway. It is a fascinating and accessible book.
Recent Examples on the Web Rousseau has little to no social media presence and operates in areas of the internet not easily accessible to casual users. Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2022 Paul Torres, 30, was arrested and charged with making a firearm accessible to children and abandoning or endangering child, police said in a release. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Making voting accessible is a central duty of government. Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Accessible Festivals has launched a new ticket program to make attending some of the country’s biggest concert events financially accessible to more disabled music lovers and festival attendees. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 Jaisinghani has never been one to keep mum about her recipes, even launching India1948.com as a sort of free recipe diary, accessible to all. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 29 Aug. 2022 Lead walks if the outdoor area is safe and accessible to people with disabilities. SELF, 29 Aug. 2022 Such efforts would make IVF and preimplantation genetic testing more difficult, more expensive, and even less accessible to those with limited resources. Laura Hercher, STAT, 27 Aug. 2022 The Prospectus is well-written and in language accessible to the retail investor. Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 See More
Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2022 Paul Torres, 30, was arrested and charged with making a firearm accessible to children and abandoning or endangering child, police said in a release. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Making voting accessible is a central duty of government. Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Accessible Festivals has launched a new ticket program to make attending some of the country’s biggest concert events financially accessible to more disabled music lovers and festival attendees. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 Jaisinghani has never been one to keep mum about her recipes, even launching India1948.com as a sort of free recipe diary, accessible to all. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 29 Aug. 2022 Lead walks if the outdoor area is safe and accessible to people with disabilities. SELF, 29 Aug. 2022 Such efforts would make IVF and preimplantation genetic testing more difficult, more expensive, and even less accessible to those with limited resources. Laura Hercher, STAT, 27 Aug. 2022 The Prospectus is well-written and in language accessible to the retail investor. Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English accessyble, borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French accessible, borrowed from Late Latin accessibilis, from Latin accessus (past participle of accēdere "to approach") + -ibilis -ible — more at accede
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
accessible
adjective
ac·ces·si·ble ak-ˈse-sə-bəl
1
: able to be reached
The resort is accessible by train.
2
: able to be used or obtained
The book is accessible in your school library.
accessibility
noun
as in availability
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- availability
- attainability
- obtainability
- availableness
- openness
- clearness
- vacantness
- vacancy
- bareness
- emptiness
- vacuity
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- fullness
- fulness
- inaccessibility
- unavailability
- unattainability