accessible
uhk-SEHS-ih-buhl
Accessible (adj) means Easy to reach, enter, or obtain. Example: “The shop is accessible by bus, and there is a car park right behind it.”
adj
1
Easy to reach, enter, or obtain.
"The shop is accessible by bus, and there is a car park right behind it."
"Make sure the emergency exits are accessible at all times."
"The trailhead is easily accessible from the main road."
2
Designed so that people with disabilities can use it comfortably.
"The new cinema has accessible toilets and a ramp at every entrance."
"Is the hotel accessible for guests who use a wheelchair or walking frame?"
"The building was renovated to be fully wheelchair accessible."
3
Easy to understand or appreciate, even without specialist knowledge.
"This accessible guide explains how to start gardening without any special training."
"The author writes in an accessible style that children can enjoy too."
"The professor has a gift for making complex topics accessible."
How to use accessible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEasy to get to, easy to use (including for people with disabilities), or easy to understand.
Common pairings
wheelchair accessible
accessible language
easily accessible
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- Comparative
- more accessible
- Superlative
- most accessible
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Etymology
From Late Latin accessibilis, based on accessus (see access).
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What does “accessible” mean?
The word “accessible” means easy to reach, enter, or obtain. In plain terms, easy to get to, easy to use (including for people with disabilities), or easy to understand.
How do you pronounce “accessible”?
“Accessible” is pronounced uhk-SEHS-ih-buhl (/əkˈsɛs.ɪ.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “accessible” in a sentence?
Here is “accessible” used in a sentence: “The trailhead is easily accessible from the main road.”
What is the opposite of “accessible”?
The opposite of “accessible” — its antonyms — is inaccessible.
What part of speech is “accessible”?
“Accessible” is an adjective.
Where does the word “accessible” come from?
The word “accessible” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin accessibilis, based on accessus (see access).
Is “accessible” a common word?
“Accessible” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “accessible” have?
“Accessible” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: easy to reach, enter, or obtain.
What is the difference between "accessible" and "available"?
"Accessible" means easy to reach, enter, or obtain, focusing on how readily something can be got to or used. "Available" means simply that something exists to be had or used at all, so a service can be available without being accessible if it is hard to reach.
Can "accessible" describe ideas or writing as well as places?
Yes. Beyond physical places, "accessible" can describe information, art, or writing that is easy to understand or engage with, as in "an accessible explanation." This extends the core idea of being easy to reach or obtain to mean easy to grasp.
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