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inaccessibility

American

[in-uhk-ses-uh-bil-i-tee, in-ak-] / ˌɪn əkˌsɛs əˈbɪl ɪ ti, ˌɪn æk- /

noun

the condition or quality of not being accessible; lack of accessibility.

Example Sentences

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Brown said he is still forming his plan to reach the Eurasian pole of inaccessibility, last on his list.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Many said that it gave them access to books previously unavailable to them because of restrictions, inaccessibility or unaffordability, among other reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

Caroline Stickland, the charity's chief executive, told the BBC: "We really welcome this clear call to action that the current state of transport inaccessibility in this country can not continue."

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2025

Gregory said the data tells a story about inaccessibility and inequity in who can access contraception and abortion care amid the state’s ban.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2024

In 1949, after centuries of inaccessibility, Nepal opened its borders to the outside world, and a year later the new Communist regime in China closed Tibet to foreigners.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

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