accessible

adjective

ac·ces·si·ble ik-ˈse-sə-bəl

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Synonyms of accessible next

: capable of being reached

a remote region accessible by rail

also : being within reach

fashions at accessible prices

: easy to speak to or deal with

a friendly, accessible boss

: capable of being used or seen : available

information that should be accessible to everyone

The collection is not currently accessible.

: capable of being understood or appreciated

the author's most accessible stories

an accessible film

: capable of being influenced : open

people who are accessible to new ideas

: 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

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ek-

noun

accessibleness

ik-ˈse-sə-bəl-nəs

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noun

accessibly

ik-ˈse-sə-blē

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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.

Recent Examples on the Web The food pantry is accessible to anyone with a university or University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences ID -- students, staff and faculty -- and their households, who can receive a three-day supply of groceries and personal care items up to twice per week. —

Ryan Anderson, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2023 Less crowded than Niseko, Furano has friendly locals and a good variety of accommodations and dining options, as well as publicly accessible hot spring baths at many of the main hotels. 04 Myoko Snow on Honshu is more copious than in Hokkaido, if not quite as dry. —

Selena Takigawa Hoy, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2023 This means there’s a chance a store might not be accessible to everyone. —

Orlando Mendiola, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2023 The ground stations have proved useful as one of several Latin American facilities accessible to China. —

Cate Cadell, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023 This Contemporary Mountain Home Still Feels Delightfully Rustic Choose Natural Materials Dystopian interiors often rely on natural, unfinished elements—an accessible way to bring a touch of fantasy (more specifically, the woods of District 12) into your own home. —

Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2023 Not everybody has that in their backyard, but cloud computing has become ubiquitous and accessible. —

IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2023 Highlighting their joint commitment to accessible cinema, both locations will feature 100% accessible theaters and screenings at the university will be offered free of charge. —

Caroline Brew, Variety, 17 Nov. 2023 Still, James predicts that in five years, as these treatments become more effective and accessible, the diagnostic rate for MCI will skyrocket. —

WIRED, 13 Nov. 2023 See More

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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

Time Traveler

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

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