1
: able to be reached or approached
The inn is accessible by train and bus.
The mall is accessible from the highway.
2
: able to be used or obtained
—often + to
The information should be accessible [=available] to all.
3
: easy to appreciate or understand
His writing is more accessible now than it once was. [=is more easily understood now]
It is a fascinating and accessible book.
accessible art
4
of a person
: easy to speak to or deal with
You'll find that the teachers here are quite accessible.
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“Accessible.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/accessible. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.
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