accessible
adjective
ac·ces·si·ble
ik-ˈse-sə-bəl 
ak-,
ek-
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.—
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The inn is accessible by train and bus.
The mall is accessible from the highway.
It is a fascinating and accessible book.
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Nora Zelevansky, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The aircraft, built by the Douglas Aircraft Company, is from a time when air travel became more accessible to people.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025
Spectrum Internet pros and cons Spectrum outpaces AT&T in the following categories:
Pros:
Availability: Spectrum WiFi is accessible in 41 states and covers 29% of the U.S., according to the FCC, compared to AT&T Fiber’s 21-state coverage and 11% nationwide accessibility.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Instead, common-sense immigration reform legislation that would provide a clear and accessible pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients and Dreamers would serve to expand on these contributions, making way for an even more successful Florida in the future.
—Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
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“Accessible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accessible. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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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
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