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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At the River Erme, there is no bridge or ferry, and the land further upstream is privately owned and inaccessible.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
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 • Mar. 13, 2026
Formula 1 has been surfing a wave of attention over the past five years, having transformed itself from a tired product that seemed both inaccessible and boring to casual viewers into a global entertainment phenomenon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
“Whether the strait is closed by force or rendered inaccessible by risk avoidance, the impact on flows is largely the same,” León said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 1, 2026
He thought of Warings, surrounded by the high hedge, dark and inaccessible.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
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