accessible

adjective

ac·​ces·​si·​ble ik-ˈse-sə-bəl 

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1

a

: 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

accessibility

ik-ˌse-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

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ek-

noun

accessibleness

ik-ˈse-sə-bəl-nəs 

ak-

ek-

noun

accessibly

ik-ˈse-sə-blē 

ak-

ek-

adverb

Synonyms

• affordable
• popular

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

Such incentives are accessible through both NASCAR.com and GOVX.com. —Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024

Despite the technical jargon, serverless computing is quite accessible to SMBs if approached correctly. —Ken Pomella, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

The app may also continue to be accessible to Americans using a VPN. —Maria Curi, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024

But in some cases, text messages, photos and communication on encrypted apps are accessible only directly from the phone. —N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024

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

Kids Definition

accessible

adjective

ac·​ces·​si·​ble ik-ˈses-ə-bəl 

ak-

1

: capable of being reached

a resort accessible by train or bus

2

: capable of being used, seen, or known : obtainable

accessible information

accessibility

ik-ˌses-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

ak-

noun

accessibly

-blē 

adverb