Word
accessible
Meanings
easy to reach or enter; available without much difficulty
easy to understand or use, especially for non-experts
friendly and easy to talk to; approachable
Definition
Easy to reach, use, or understand, especially for many different people.
If something is accessible, people can get to it or use it without unnecessary difficulty. It can also mean that information or language is easy to understand. In addition, a person can be accessible when they are approachable and available to talk or meet.
Examples
- The museum redesigned its exhibits so they are accessible to visitors with a wide range of needs.
- I found the professor surprisingly accessible after class, and I was able to clarify my argument in a few minutes.
- Her writing is accessible without being simplistic, which makes the ideas travel well across disciplines.
- They chose an accessible location near public transport to make attendance realistic for everyone.
- If the interface is accessible, you can learn the workflow quickly even on your first day.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse accessible with available, but accessible emphasizes ease of reaching, using, or understanding, not just existence.
More at C1 level
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- pretentious Trying to seem more important, intelligent, or cultured than you really are.
More adjectives
- agnostic An agnostic is someone who does not claim to know whether God exists.
- pragmatic Pragmatic means focused on practical results rather than ideals or theories.
- ubiquitous Present, appearing, or found everywhere at the same time.
- cynical Cynical describes believing that people are mainly motivated by self-interest and not sincere.
- apathetic Apathetic means showing little or no interest, concern, or enthusiasm.