accessible

adjective

ac·​ces·​si·​ble ik-ˈse-sə-bəl 

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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.

—Adam Smeltz

accessibility

ik-ˌse-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

ak-

ek-

noun

accessibleness

ik-ˈse-sə-bəl-nəs 

ak-

ek-

noun

accessibly

ik-ˈse-sə-blē 

ak-

ek-

adverb

Synonyms

• affordable
• popular

Examples of accessible in a Sentence

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

The building isn't as accessible as the Pennsylvania Convention Center, which was used during the 2020 general election. —Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024

The park even has its own road, Epic Boulevard, outside its gates, which is accessible by traveling south via Universal Boulevard or Kirkman Road. —EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024

Easier Access To Car Loans Auto loans, which are also affected by interest rate fluctuations, tend to become more accessible following a rate cut. —Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024

Though the company said a successor tool would be even better, research published by the Columbia Journalism Review found the replacement had fewer features and was less accessible. —Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024

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 ik-ˈses-ə-bəl 

ak-

1

: capable of being reached

a resort accessible by train or bus

2

: capable of being used, seen, or known : obtainable

accessible information

accessibility

ik-ˌses-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

ak-

noun

accessibly

-blē 

adverb