adjective
accessible
ak-SESS-uh-bul/əkˈsesəbl/
Easy to reach or use without significant barriers.
The low bookshelf is accessible to someone using a wheelchair.
Etymology
Something accessible can be approached or reached. That physical idea extends to writing and art: material that is easy to understand is treated as something the mind can readily reach.
In context
Most government agencies publish their notices on official websites, making them accessible to everyone.
More examples
- The guide makes a difficult subject accessible to beginners.
- The campsite is easily accessible from the main road.
- Keep emergency supplies in an accessible cupboard.
Forms
accessible · more accessible · most accessible
Similar words
- reachable
- Indicates something can be reached without necessarily ease of use.
- approachable
- Often describes a welcoming person or an unintimidating subject.