Accessible Word Meaning

late Middle English: from late Latin accessibilis, from Latin access- ‘approached’, from the verb accedere (see accede)

(of a place) able to be reached or entered

able to be entered

• the town is accessible by bus
• this room is not accessible to elderly people
• the island is readily accessible from the mainland

easily understood or appreciated

understandable

• an accessible account of his theories
• his Latin grammar is lucid and accessible
• the story is told in a style which will be accessible to any reader

(of a person, especially one in a position of authority) friendly and easy to talk to; approachable

friendly and approachable

• he is more accessible than most tycoons