Definition

The quality of being easy to reach, enter, or use. It often refers to how available something is to people, especially those with disabilities.

Example

The new building was designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring that everyone could enter easily.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new park they opened downtown?

Yeah, I saw it! I hope it has good accessibility for everyone.

I think it does, which is great for people with disabilities.

Absolutely! It’s important that all public spaces consider accessibility.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Accessibility → It is formed from "access" (from Latin "accessus", meaning approach or entry) and the suffix "-ibility" (from Latin "-ibilis", meaning capable of). The word "accessibility" refers to the quality of being able to be approached or entered.

Memory Tip

Think of 'access' as the ability to 'approach' something, and '-ibility' means being capable of that. So, accessibility is about the quality of being approachable or enterable.

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