Accessible: meaning, definitions and examples
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accessible
[ əkˈsɛsɪbəl ]
making something reachable or easy to approach
Easily reached or entered; approachable. Capable of being reached, entered, or used by people who have disabilities.
Synonyms
approachable, available, open, reachable
Examples of usage
- An accessible entrance to the building
- The information should be made accessible to everyone
easy to understand or use
Easy for people to approach, reach, enter, speak with, or use. Easy to understand, perceive, or interpret.
Synonyms
clear, comprehensible, understandable, user-friendly
Examples of usage
- The website has an accessible interface
- The language used in the report should be accessible to all readers
Translations
Translations of the word "accessible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acessível
🇮🇳 सुगम
🇩🇪 zugänglich
🇮🇩 dapat diakses
🇺🇦 доступний
🇵🇱 dostępny
🇯🇵 アクセス可能な
🇫🇷 accessible
🇪🇸 accesible
🇹🇷 erişilebilir
🇰🇷 접근 가능한
🇸🇦 سهل الوصول
🇨🇿 přístupný
🇸🇰 prístupný
🇨🇳 可访问的
🇸🇮 dostopen
🇮🇸 aðgengilegur
🇰🇿 қол жетімді
🇬🇪 მიწვდომადი
🇦🇿 əlçatan
🇲🇽 accesible
Etymology
The word 'accessible' originates from the Latin word 'accessibilis', which means 'easy to approach'. Over time, the term has evolved to represent the concept of being easy to reach, enter, understand, or use. The importance of accessibility has grown significantly in modern society, with a focus on making spaces, information, and technology available to all individuals, including those with disabilities.
See also: access, accessibility, accessibilize, accessibly, accessing, accessory, inaccessibility, inaccessible, inaccessibly, unaccessibility.