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Synonyms

accessibility

American  
[ak-ses-uh-bil-uh-tee] / ækˌsɛs əˈbɪl ə ti /

noun

  1. the quality of being easy to approach, reach, enter, speak with, use, or understand.

    Transportation in boats, land vehicles, and eventually aircraft dramatically increased the accessibility of most locations on the planet.

    What is most immediately noticeable about the music is its accessibility.

  2. the quality of being usable, reachable, obtainable, etc..

    The closeness and accessibility of the moon allow us to operate there in a way that is not possible with other space destinations.

    The Open Access policy establishes the company’s expectations relating to the public accessibility of data from research done by staff members or outside contractors.

  3. the quality of being suitable or adapted for use by people with disabilities.

    Undoubtedly, tourism and travel revenues will come to depend more and more on adequate accessibility as the number of senior and disabled visitors grows in the coming decades.

Other Word Forms

  • unaccessibility noun

Etymology

Origin of accessibility

accessibl(e) ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Everton fans say the scenario is "damaging supporter accessibility, matchday experience, and long-term engagement".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“It’s not about accessibility, but about what is trusted and valuable research.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

An elevator and second set of stairs will be added inside, along with features to boost energy sustainability and meet modern accessibility laws.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

This is the type of movie that serves as an amuse-bouche to proper, headier dramas for the PG-13 crowd, and its bespoke accessibility is thoroughly appealing.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

It was also clear that the topic of distracted driving went well beyond the accessibility of technology in cars.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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