Accessibility
/əkˈsesəbləti/
nounIntermediateVery CommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
The quality of being easy to approach, reach, enter, or use.
/əkˈsesəbləti/
nounneutralIntermediate
General
the quality of being easy to approach, reach, enter, or use
Good accessibility is essential in modern web design.
More Examples
2
Public transport improvements aim to increase accessibility.
How It's Used
Technology
"Improving the accessibility of software for all users."
Architecture
"The accessibility of public buildings is crucial for people with disabilities."
Mid 19th century from French accessible, from Latin accessibilis 'that may be approached', from ad- 'to' + accedere 'go to, approach'.
Historically, accessibility has been an essential aspect of architecture and transportation.
Memory tip
Think of people having easy access to something, like a ramp for wheelchair users.
Practice
Base: access
accesabilityaccessibilty
Usage
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