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/əkˈsɛsəbəl/ · ac·cess·i·ble
adjective
  1. Easy of access or approach. The museum’s layout is fully accessible, allowing visitors to move freely between exhibits.
  2. Built or designed to be usable by people with disabilities. The new subway stations feature accessible elevators and tactile paving for visually impaired riders.
  3. Of a person: easy to get along with; approachable. He is an accessible teacher who encourages students to ask any question.
Did you know? The term ‘accessible’ gained prominence in the 1990s with the rise of web accessibility standards, ensuring that digital content can be used by people with a wide range of abilities.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026