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accessible Definition

ac·ces·sible (ak ses′ə bəl, ək-)

adjective

  1. that can be approached or entered
  2. easy to approach or enter
  3. that can be got; obtainable
  4. open to the influence of: with to accessible to pity
  5. easily understood or generally appreciated an accessible poet

Etymology: Fr < LL(Ec) accessibilis < L accessus, access

accessible Related Forms

ac·ces′·sibil′·ity noun ac·ces′·sibly adverb

accessible Synonyms

accessible

modif.

approachable, open, obtainable, attainable; see available, convenient 2, easy 2, friendly 1.

accessible Usage Examples

Preposition: at

tide: Porthcurnick Roseland This cove is just north of Portscatho, other smaller beaches in the area are accessible at low tide.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

make: In order to make the service accessible to all, we offer the service free of charge.

Modifies a noun

  • toilet: In a new house in which story does there have to be an accessible toilet for wheelchair users?
  • websites: Awards are presented for the best, most innovative accessible websites in a range of categories.
  • format: Both Trusts can share more information promptly, in an accessible format.
  • introduction: An attractive and very accessible introduction to the writer and her intellectual milieu.
  • venue: London has a huge amount to offer any student and accessible social venues, theaters and cinemas are more widely available than ever.
  • entrance: The accessible entrance is around the back; there is an intercom for assistance.

Modifying Another Word

  • easily: Most of our reserves are easily accessible by bicycle, with many close to the National Cycle Network.
  • readily: They also provide a medium which is readily accessible to most students in their own rooms.
  • publicly: We intend to set up a publicly accessible register of all land.

Preposition: via

ramp: The JCR and the TV room are accessible via a ramp.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: We also remain accessible for our members, being within easy reach of most London mainline railroad stations.
  • become: At this level, creating illusions becomes more accessible.

Preposition: for

wheelchair: Please note that not all our rooms are fully accessible for wheelchairs, please contact room bookings on 020 7920 8613 for further details.

Preposition: by

  • wheelchair: All rooms fully air conditioned and accessible by wheelchair.
  • bicycle: Most of our reserves are easily accessible by bicycle, with many close to the National Cycle Network.
  • lift: Stores The Picture, Textile and Wallpaper Stores are located on the lower ground floor, which is accessible by lift.
  • stair: The Music in Chichester display is in the Museum's Chichester Room, which is on the first floor and only accessible by stairs.
  • transport: I will go anywhere that is accessible by public transport.