accessible Definition
ac·ces·sible (ak ses′ə bəl, ək-)
adjective
- that can be approached or entered
- easy to approach or enter
- that can be got; obtainable
- open to the influence of: with to accessible to pity
- easily understood or generally appreciated an accessible poet
Etymology: Fr < LL(Ec) accessibilis < L accessus, access
accessible Related Forms
accessible Synonyms
accessible
modif.
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.
Browse dictionary entries near accessible
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- ‹ access tandem switch
- ‹ access service
- ‹ access rate
- ‹ access point
- ‹ access node
- ‹ Access Manager
- ‹ Access Control System
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