accessible

adjective

ac·ces·si·ble | \ ik-ˈse-sə-bəl

, ak-, ek- \

Definition of accessible

1a : 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

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Other Words from accessible

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

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.

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