Inaccessible: meaning, definitions and examples
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inaccessible
[ ˌɪn.əkˈses.ə.bəl ]
location
Not able to be reached or entered
Synonyms
impassable, out of reach, unreachable
Examples of usage
- The mountain peak is completely inaccessible to hikers.
- The old castle is now in ruins and inaccessible to the public.
information
Difficult or impossible to understand or obtain
Synonyms
incomprehensible, unintelligible, unobtainable
Examples of usage
- The data stored in the old format is inaccessible to the new software.
- The ancient manuscript is written in a language that is inaccessible to most modern scholars.
Translations
Translations of the word "inaccessible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inacessível
🇮🇳 अप्राप्य
🇩🇪 unzugänglich
🇮🇩 tidak terjangkau
🇺🇦 недоступний
🇵🇱 niedostępny
🇯🇵 アクセスできない
🇫🇷 inaccessible
🇪🇸 inaccesible
🇹🇷 erişilemez
🇰🇷 접근할 수 없는
🇸🇦 غير متاح
🇨🇿 nepřístupný
🇸🇰 nedostupný
🇨🇳 无法访问
🇸🇮 nedostopen
🇮🇸 ónáanlegur
🇰🇿 қол жетімсіз
🇬🇪 მიუწვდომელი
🇦🇿 əlçatmaz
🇲🇽 inaccesible
Word origin
The word 'inaccessible' originated from the Latin word 'inaccessibilis', which is derived from the combination of 'in-' (not) and 'accessibilis' (accessible). The concept of inaccessibility has been present throughout history, with various locations, information, and resources being described as inaccessible due to their unattainable nature. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass both physical and abstract barriers that prevent access or understanding.
See also: access, accessibility, accessibilize, accessible, accessibly, accessing, accessory, inaccessibility, inaccessibly, unaccessibility.