inaccessible

adjective

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

Synonyms of inaccessible

Examples of inaccessible in a Sentence

The area is inaccessible by road. His prose is inaccessible to many readers.
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The work reconnected more than 20 miles of stream, including a critical spawning habitat that had been inaccessible to salmon and steelhead for generations. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025 The Tolt River above Carnation has exceeded minor flood levels, affecting Tolt River Road NE and leaving some homes in the San Souci area potentially inaccessible. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 Similarly, users should gain a solid understanding of a platform’s fee structures and account requirements, as these factors can also make a platform inaccessible. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025 Plans include two major expeditions per year—one cold-water and one warm-water—along with visits to major cities and remote destinations inaccessible to most yachts. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 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 17 Dec. 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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