inaccessible

[in-uhk-ses-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. not accessible; unapproachable.

   Synonyms: unattainable, remote, unreachable

inaccessible

/ ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbəl /

adjective

1. not accessible; unapproachable

Other Word Forms

• inaccessibility noun
• inaccessibleness noun
• inaccessibly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inaccessible¹

From the Late Latin word inaccessibilis, dating back to 1545–55. See in- ³, accessible

Example Sentences

Scientists have spent years analyzing mammoth DNA to reconstruct their genomes and evolutionary relationships, but RNA has remained largely inaccessible.

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That cost, plus travel and accommodations, make the event inaccessible for many fans.

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In an interview with AFP at IFRC's Geneva headquarters, she acknowledged that the death toll could still rise as emergency workers reach communities rendered inaccessible by the storm.

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Before that, high stock prices were viewed as relatively inaccessible to individual investors, but now investors who don’t have, say, $5,000-plus to drop on a share of Booking Holdings Inc.

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Private clubs have been largely inaccessible to visitors, with members unwilling to share their facilities.

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Related Words

• distant 
• impassable 
• remote 
• unattainable 
• unavailable 
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