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Definition of inaccessibility

inaccessibility

/ˌɪn.ækˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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Adverb:inaccessibly
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Plural:inaccessibilities
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Adjective:inaccessible
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inaccessibility Lexical Profile

inaccessibility Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being impossible or very difficult to reach, enter, or obtain.

Example

"The sheer inaccessibility of the high mountain pass protected the isolated village for centuries."

2

The quality of being difficult to understand, appreciate, or communicate with.

Example

"Critics often lamented the dense inaccessibility of the philosopher's later writings."

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• Rhymes for inaccessibility

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Late Latin inaccessibilitas, formed from the negative prefix in- ('not') and accessibilis ('able to be approached').

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