inaccessible
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- inaccessibility noun
- inaccessibleness noun
- inaccessibly adverb
Etymology
Origin of inaccessible
From the Late Latin word inaccessibilis, dating back to 1545–55. See in- 3, accessible
Example Sentences
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Fluctuations in oil prices mean more expensive—or even inaccessible—energy and transport for businesses and consumers.
When a fashion student broke her ankle, she suddenly realised how inaccessible everyday clothes were.
From BBC
"Even during these internet outages some outflows are seen, suggesting that some have access to the exchange's cryptoasset holdings even when its website is inaccessible," noted cryptocurrency analysts Elliptic.
From Barron's
At the River Erme, there is no bridge or ferry, and the land further upstream is privately owned and inaccessible.
From BBC
Climate change is intensifying competition, with previously inaccessible minerals increasingly available for exploitation as the ice thaws and new shipping routes open.
From Barron's
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