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accessible

adj.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ækˈsɛsəbəɫ// UK //ɐksˈɛsəbəl// ac·ces·si·ble

adj. easy to understand, enjoy, or reach. You use this to describe art or books that are not too complicated for a normal person to appreciate.

adj. capable of being understood or appreciated without specialized knowledge; easily reached or entered. Often used in critical contexts to describe works that avoid obscure or overly complex techniques.


SIMPLE

The author writes in a very accessible style.

CONTEXTUAL

The museum made the exhibition more accessible by providing clear explanations next to each painting.

COMPLEX

While many avant-garde composers alienate their listeners, her music remains remarkably accessible, blending modern textures with melodies that resonate with a broad audience.

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Origin

First attested in 1400, from French, from Late Latin accessibilis, from accessus, perfect passive participle of accēdō (“approach”), equivalent to access + -ible.

Usage

Commonly followed by the preposition 'to' when specifying the group of people who find it easy to use or understand.

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