accessible

 
Pronunciation: /əkˈsɛsɪb(ə)l/

adjective

  • 1(of a place) able to be reached or entered: the town is accessible by bus this room is not accessible to elderly people
  • able to be easily obtained or used: making learning opportunities more accessible to adults
  • easily understood or appreciated: an accessible account of his theories
  • able to be reached, entered, or used by people who have a disability: features such as non-slip floors and accessible entrances
  • 2(of a person, especially one in a position of authority) friendly and easy to talk to; approachable: he is more accessible than most tycoons

Derivatives

accessibility

Pronunciation: /əksɛsɪˈbɪlɪti/
noun

accessibly

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: from late Latin accessibilis, from Latin access- 'approached', from the verb accedere (see accede)