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inaccessible

ih-nuhk-SEH-sihbl

Inaccessible (adjective) means Hard or impossible to reach or get to. Example: “The remote village was inaccessible by car during the rainy season.”

adjective
1
Hard or impossible to reach or get to.
"The remote village was inaccessible by car during the rainy season."
2
Impossible to understand, obtain, or make use of.
"The report was written in such technical jargon that it felt inaccessible to most readers."

How to use inaccessible

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOut of reach, whether physically, or in the sense of being hard to understand or use.

Common pairings
inaccessible terrain inaccessible to the public largely inaccessible

Word forms

more inaccessible comparative, inaccessibles plural, most inaccessible superlative

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Etymology

From Middle French inaccessible, from Late Latin inaccessibilis — in- plus accessible.

Origin: Late Latin

unaccessible

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Frequently asked questions

What does “inaccessible” mean?

The word “inaccessible” means hard or impossible to reach or get to. In plain terms, out of reach, whether physically, or in the sense of being hard to understand or use.

How do you pronounce “inaccessible”?

“Inaccessible” is pronounced ih-nuhk-SEH-sihbl (/ˌɪnəkˈsɛsɪbl̩/ in IPA).

How do you use “inaccessible” in a sentence?

Here is “inaccessible” used in a sentence: “The remote village was inaccessible by car during the rainy season.”

What part of speech is “inaccessible”?

“Inaccessible” is an adjective.

Where does the word “inaccessible” come from?

The word “inaccessible” comes from Late Latin. From Middle French inaccessible, from Late Latin inaccessibilis — in- plus accessible.

Is “inaccessible” a common word?

“Inaccessible” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “inaccessible” have?

“Inaccessible” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: hard or impossible to reach or get to.

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