accessible
adjective
ac·ces·si·ble
ik-ˈse-sə-bəl 
ak-,
ek-
1
a
: capable of being reached
a remote region accessible by rail
also
: being within reach
fashions at accessible prices
b
: easy to speak to or deal with
a friendly, accessible boss
2
: capable of being used or seen : available
information that should be accessible to everyone
The collection is not currently accessible.
3
: capable of being understood or appreciated
the author's most accessible stories
an accessible film
4
: capable of being influenced : open
people who are accessible to new ideas
5
: easily used or accessed by people with disabilities : adapted for use by people with disabilities
accessible bathrooms/doorways/seating/parking
Councilwoman Deborah Gross introduced legislation Tuesday that would prioritize accessible entryways, common areas, restrooms and communications facilities—in that order—when city businesses undergo major physical updates.—
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Examples of accessible in a Sentence
The inn is accessible by train and bus.
The mall is accessible from the highway.
It is a fascinating and accessible book.
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One of the most accessible patches of forest in the Blue and Gold project is 30 minutes up the highway from Roseburg.
—April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
The Game Creators team sells other specialized game development tools, such as the more accessible 3D engine GameGuru, so keep that in mind.
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Fire fuels are low, and not heavy, in the area, which Livingston described as an accessible and defensible space.
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Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
One of the most accessible patches of forest in the Blue and Gold project is 30 minutes up the highway from Roseburg.
—April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
The Game Creators team sells other specialized game development tools, such as the more accessible 3D engine GameGuru, so keep that in mind.
—Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Fire fuels are low, and not heavy, in the area, which Livingston described as an accessible and defensible space.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Accessible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accessible. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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accessible
adjective
ac·ces·si·ble
ik-ˈses-ə-bəl
ak-
1
: capable of being reached
a resort accessible by train or bus
2
: capable of being used, seen, or known : obtainable
accessible information
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