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

2 of 2

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 Villa Dubrovnik is fully accessible across all public areas. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

The design utilizes otherwise dead space under the access stairs and jumping platforms and transforms them into equipment rooms to hide away pumps and other accessories while keeping them easily accessible for maintenance. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

The spokeswoman said the company aims to continue to offer products at accessible prices, and that Amazon will also offer promotions across its lineup throughout the year. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Or make your toilet more accessible While most little ones feel more comfortable starting out on a potty, some might actually prefer using a regular toilet like everyone else. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 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