accessible

adjective

ac·​ces·​si·​ble ik-ˈse-sə-bəl How to pronounce accessible (audio)
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.Adam Smeltz
accessibility noun
accessibleness noun
accessibly adverb

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 There has been a decades-long push in the state to provide voters with more options and protections, making voting more accessible here than almost anywhere in the nation. Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024 The system, which is in a limited pilot, is slowly rolling out in phases, and will be accessible only to taxpayers with relatively simple tax situations. Tara Siegel Bernard, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2024 The country's landscape is a patchwork of waterfalls, geysers, hot springs, glaciers, volcanic landscapes, and stunning coastlines that are accessible without admission fees. David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Traffic entrances: Ocean Drive will only be accessible to cars via 13th Street with a sole exit at Fifth Street on March 7-10, March 14-17 and March 21-24. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024 Roosevelt Row is also accessible via Valley Metro light rail, which costs $2 per ride. The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2024 Other states have followed suit in recent years, making sports betting more accessible than ever. Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 29 Feb. 2024 The new report mentions that more permissive policies that allowed alcohol deliveries and carryout drinks during the pandemic made drinking more accessible. Jen Christensen, CNN, 29 Feb. 2024 Tech companies argue that an AI product will make knowledge more accessible, while plaintiffs argue that AI will reduce incentives for sharing that knowledge in the first place, because it’s typically stripped of authorship and presented as the creation of AI. Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 29 Feb. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of accessible was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near accessible

Cite this Entry

“Accessible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accessible. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

accessible

adjective
ac·​ces·​si·​ble ik-ˈses-ə-bəl How to pronounce accessible (audio)
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 noun
accessibly adverb

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