accessibility — the quality of being able to be reached or entered; the quality of being easily understood or appreciated
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being able to be reached or entered; the quality of being easily understood or appreciated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ækˌsesəˈbɪləti/
Example Sentences
- The museum's accessibility was so good that even my 90-year-old grandmother could navigate it without breaking a sweat.
- The website's poor accessibility made it harder to use than assembling IKEA furniture blindfolded.
- Digital accessibility ensures that people with disabilities can use technology effectively.
accessibility
NOUN[/ækˌsesəˈbɪləti/]
the quality of being able to be reached or entered; the quality of being easily understood or appreciated
The new ramp boosts accessibility, letting everyone enter the library together.
Accessibility through flexibility and reliability!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'accedere' (to approach, go to), which combines 'ad-' (to) and 'cedere' (to go). The adjective 'accessible' developed to mean 'able to be approached or reached', and the noun suffix '-ity' was added to form the abstract noun 'accessibility', denoting the quality or state of being accessible.
Breakdown
access (from Latin accedere: to approach) + -ible (able to be) + -ity (state or quality of). The suffix '-ity' converts the adjective 'accessible' into an abstract noun expressing the degree or condition of being accessible.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The museum's accessibility was so good that even my 90-year-old grandmother could navigate it without breaking a sweat.”
“The website's poor accessibility made it harder to use than assembling IKEA furniture blindfolded.”
“Digital accessibility ensures that people with disabilities can use technology effectively.”
“The company invested heavily in accessibility improvements for their mobile app.”
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