accessible
- 01 B1 Intermediate
easy to get to or enter.
capable of being reached or entered; describing a location that is physically approachable.
Simple“The remote village is only accessible by boat during the rainy season.”
In context“The mountain summit is accessible only to experienced climbers due to the steep terrain and unpredictable weather conditions.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
designed so that people with disabilities can use it.
specifically designed or modified to be usable by people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities.
Simple“The museum recently installed a ramp to make the entrance accessible to wheelchair users.”
In context“The new legislation requires all public buildings to be fully accessible, ensuring that elevators and wide doorways are standard features.”
UsageOften used in the context of building codes and digital design.
Synonymsinclusivebarrier free - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
easy to understand or enjoy, even if the subject is difficult.
describing art, literature, or complex information that is presented in a way that is easy for a general audience to appreciate.
Simple“The professor's lecture was very accessible, even for students who were new to the subject.”
In context“The author has a talent for making complex scientific theories accessible to the public without oversimplifying the underlying data.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
easy to talk to or meet with.
describing a person in a position of authority who is easy to approach and converse with.
Simple“Despite her high rank, the CEO is very accessible and listens to everyone's ideas.”
In context“The dean maintained an accessible persona, holding weekly open-office hours to address student concerns directly.”
SynonymsAntonymsaloofunapproachable
Usage easily accessible · readily accessible
“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.”
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.