accessible

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adjective

ac·​ces·​si·​ble ik-ˈse-sə-bəl How to pronounce accessible (audio)
ak-
ek-
Synonyms of accessible
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 noun
accessibleness noun
accessibly
ik-ˈse-sə-blē How to pronounce accessible (audio)
ak-
ek-
adverb

accessibility

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noun

ac·​ces·​si·​bil·​i·​ty ik-ˌse-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce accessibility (audio) (ˌ)ak- How to pronounce accessibility (audio)
ək-
÷ə-ˌse-
plural -es
: the quality or state of being accessible

Synonyms of accessible

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.
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Adjective
Accessibility The hotel is fully ADA-compliant and accessible, with elevators taking you between all four floors. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026 The event will convene changemakers, creatives and leaders across industries to inspire accessible, impactful philanthropy by breaking down barriers to meaningful change. Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 With lunchtime sandwiches like the broccolini panini, ricotta dumplings in the evening and one of the city’s most thoughtful, accessible wine lists, Henrietta is a destination-worthy neighborhood restaurant. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 Its Station Soccer program creates accessible pathways for those not able to compete in pay-to-play leagues — many of whom come from Latino or African backgrounds. Amna Subhan For The Ajc, AJC.com, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for accessible

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of accessible was in the 15th century

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“Accessible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accessible. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

accessible

adjective
ac·​ces·​si·​ble ik-ˈses-ə-bəl How to pronounce accessible (audio)
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 noun
accessibly adverb

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