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Definition of accessibility

accessibility

/ækˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
ac · ces · si · bil · i · ty
Adverb:accessibly
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Plural:accessibilities
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Adjective:accessible
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accessibility Lexical Profile

accessibility Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of being easily reached, entered, obtained, or used.

Example

"The new metro station significantly improved the accessibility of the downtown business district."

2

The design of products, devices, services, or environments so as to be usable by people with disabilities.

Example

"Our engineering team prioritized web accessibility by adding screen-reader support and high-contrast text options."

3

The quality of being easy to understand, appreciate, or converse with.

Example

"The professor is admired for the accessibility of her lectures on complex quantum mechanics."

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• Rhymes for accessibility

• Nearby Words

acceptingness
acceptor
access
accessibility
accessible
accessibly
accession

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-18th century from the adjective 'accessible' and the noun suffix '-ity', ultimately deriving from the Late Latin 'accessibilis' (from 'accedere', meaning 'to approach').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Accessibility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/accessibility
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