accessibility

American

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

noun

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.
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.
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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Indeed, if you’re listening to this on a screen reader, you’re enjoying digital accessibility, which was built on the foundation of usability for those with disabilities.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Townsend said a running club and netball club were in the pipeline, but to extend their reach and ensure accessibility for all ages the group has now introduced yoga.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

NordVPN offers more advanced privacy features, while Surfshark focuses on streamlined security and broad accessibility.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The city initially removed the markings, citing accessibility requirements, before later reversing course and installing permanent crosswalks following public outcry.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The musical had, as the twentieth century matured, gratefully filled the vacuum created by opera’s self-imposed exile from accessibility, an attribute it had successfully maintained from the 1630s to Puccini’s last operas in the 1920s.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

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