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inaccessibility

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

noun

  1. 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

"Stranding response in this area is complex due to the inaccessibility of the site, ocean conditions and the challenges of getting specialist equipment to the remote area," a department spokesperson said in a statement.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025

When she didn’t meet those expectations, the chorus of complaints shifted to her inaccessibility.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 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