accessible

1 of 2

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.

—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

accessibility

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noun

ac·​ces·​si·​bil·​i·​ty ik-ˌse-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē  (ˌ)ak- 

ək-, 

÷ə-ˌse-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being accessible

Synonyms of accessible

Adjective

• popular
• affordable

Examples of accessible in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Accessibility The hotel includes two accessible rooms, each with a king bed, roll-in shower, and private balcony. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

There are also plans to establish exhibitions, open studios, workshops, and other events that will be freely accessible to the public. — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Aug. 2026

In 2021, Selena Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and The Newsette founder, Daniella Pierson, launched Wondermind with the goal of making costly mental health tools more accessible. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

Television was the first technology to bring beautiful strangers to life in our homes, and reality television made celebrity culture more accessible, but the latter has been associated with a decrease in body satisfaction. — Nicole Karlis, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

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

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1734, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for accessible

• addressable
• assessable
• compressible
• expressible
• inaccessible
• incompressible
• inexpressible
• irrepressible

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