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accessible

adj.
US //ækˈsɛsəbəɫ// UK //ɐksˈɛsəbəl// ac·ces·si·ble
  1. 1 easy to reach (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    easy to get to or enter.

    capable of being reached or entered; describing a location that is physically approachable.

    Example

    The remote village is only accessible by boat during the rainy season.

    Example

    The mountain summit is accessible only to experienced climbers due to the steep terrain and unpredictable weather conditions.
  2. 2 disability-friendly (adj.)
    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.

    Example

    The museum recently installed a ramp to make the entrance accessible to wheelchair users.

    Example

    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.
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  1. 3 easy to understand (adj.)
    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.

    Example

    The professor's lecture was very accessible, even for students who were new to the subject.

    Example

    The author has a talent for making complex scientific theories accessible to the public without oversimplifying the underlying data.
  2. 4 friendly and easy to talk to (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    easy to talk to or meet with.

    describing a person in a position of authority who is easy to approach and converse with.

    Example

    Despite her high rank, the CEO is very accessible and listens to everyone's ideas.

    Example

    The dean maintained an accessible persona, holding weekly open-office hours to address student concerns directly.
Origin

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

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