Accessible: meaning, definitions and examples

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accessible

[ əkˈsɛsɪbəl ]

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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

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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

Word origin

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.