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Word

accessibly

Phoneticsac·ces·si·bly

UK/ɐksˈɛsəbli/

Definition

adv. in a way that is easy to reach, use, or understand. You use this when something is not hidden or difficult to get to.

adv. in a manner that is easily reached, entered, or used; in a way that is clear and easy to understand. Often describes physical proximity or the clarity of communication.

Examples

“The new library is located accessibly near the train station.”

“The author explains complex scientific concepts accessibly, making the book suitable for readers without a technical background.”

“The architect designed the building accessibly, ensuring that all floors were reachable by elevator and that the entrances were wide enough for wheelchairs.”

Examples

simple

“The new library is located accessibly near the train station.”

contextual

“The author explains complex scientific concepts accessibly, making the book suitable for readers without a technical background.”

complex

“The architect designed the building accessibly, ensuring that all floors were reachable by elevator and that the entrances were wide enough for wheelchairs.”

Etymology

From accessible + -ly.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Rare
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