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accessible

/ækˈsɛs.ə.bəl/
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Adverb:accessibly
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1

Able to be reached, entered, or used easily, especially by people with disabilities.

Example

"The newly renovated public library is fully accessible to wheelchair users."

2

Easy to understand, appreciate, or comprehend without specialized knowledge.

Example

"The professor wrote a book that makes complex quantum physics accessible to the general public."

3

Friendly, welcoming, and easy to talk to; approachable (especially of a person in a position of authority).

Example

"Despite her busy schedule, the university dean remained accessible to students who needed guidance."

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• Rhymes for accessible

• Nearby Words

acceptor
access
accessibility
accessible
accessibly
accession
accessorize

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French accessible or directly from Late Latin accessibilis ('approachable'), from Latin accedere ('to approach'), formed from ad- ('to') and cedere ('to go, move').

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