inaccessible

adjective

in·​ac·​ces·​si·​ble ˌi-nik-ˈse-sə-bəl How to pronounce inaccessible (audio)
(ˌ)i-ˌnak-
: not accessible
an inaccessible area
an inaccessible goal
inaccessibility noun
inaccessibly adverb

Examples of inaccessible in a Sentence

The area is inaccessible by road. His prose is inaccessible to many readers.
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Iran's internet remains largely shut down, with government websites inaccessible for a fourth day. Amanda Castro peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025 Areas of the fire are inaccessible by ground and some firefighters will be flown in by helicopters to continue to build on containment lines. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025 In practice, this could mean a shopper unable to complete a purchase because of an inaccessible checkout form—or a job applicant blocked from submitting an application due to missing labels. David Moradi, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 The project would eliminate four outdoor pod classrooms used for more than 25 years and convert an underutilized, inaccessible interior courtyard into classrooms for Project Lead the Way courses, said Lisa Xagas, the district’s assistant superintendent for strategy and engagement. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for inaccessible

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin inaccessibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin accessibilis accessible

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Inaccessible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccessible. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

inaccessible

adjective
in·​ac·​ces·​si·​ble ˌin-ik-ˈses-ə-bəl How to pronounce inaccessible (audio)
(ˌ)in-ˌak-
: not accessible
an inaccessible area
an inaccessible goal
inaccessibility noun
inaccessibly adverb

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