Word
accessible
Phoneticsac·ces·si·ble, stress on the second syllable
US/ækˈsɛsəbəɫ/
UK/ɐksˈɛsəbəl/
Definitions
01easy to reach
B1 · Intermediate
adj. easy to get to or enter.
adj. capable of being reached or entered; describing a location that is physically approachable.
“The remote village is only accessible by boat during the rainy season.”
“The mountain summit is accessible only to experienced climbers due to the steep terrain and unpredictable weather conditions.”
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02disability-friendly
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. designed so that people with disabilities can use it.
adj. specifically designed or modified to be usable by people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities.
“The museum recently installed a ramp to make the entrance accessible to wheelchair users.”
“The new legislation requires all public buildings to be fully accessible, ensuring that elevators and wide doorways are standard features.”
Usage
Often used in the context of building codes and digital design.
Synonyms
03easy to understand
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. easy to understand or enjoy, even if the subject is difficult.
adj. describing art, literature, or complex information that is presented in a way that is easy for a general audience to appreciate.
“The professor's lecture was very accessible, even for students who were new to the subject.”
“The author has a talent for making complex scientific theories accessible to the public without oversimplifying the underlying data.”
04friendly and easy to talk to
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. easy to talk to or meet with.
adj. describing a person in a position of authority who is easy to approach and converse with.
“Despite her high rank, the CEO is very accessible and listens to everyone's ideas.”
“The dean maintained an accessible persona, holding weekly open-office hours to address student concerns directly.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “accessible” in context.
Adjective
01. easily accessible
“The hotel is easily accessible by public transport, making it ideal for international tourists.”
adv + adj
02. readily accessible
“Emergency exits must be kept clear at all times so they remain readily accessible in a crisis.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“Max Miller’s ex-wife is suing him for uploading a picture of their infant daughter to a publicly accessible Dropbox folder as part of their custody battle.” “Wondermind aimed to make mental health-related content more accessible through a digital platform, recruiting investors to back the venture.” “Macdonald says that the investment sector "needs to do a better job of making investing feel accessible, relevant and connected to people's own goals and values".” “The agency expressed its solidarity with the most affected communities and assured that it is working to help ensure that essential services remain accessible.” Etymology
First attested in 1400, from French, from Late Latin accessibilis, from accessus, perfect passive participle of accēdō (“approach”), equivalent to access + -ible.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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