accessible
adjective
Simple meaning
Built or designed as to be usable by people with disabilities.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ækˈsɛsəbəl
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Definition
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adjective
specifically
Built or designed as to be usable by people with disabilities.
Obtainable; to be got at.
of a person
Easy to get along with.
Capable of being used or seen.
Capable of being reached
artliterature
Easily understood or appreciated.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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- “A town accessible by rail.”adjective
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Synonyms
Sense: built
Antonyms
Sense: built
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