inaccessible

adjective

in·​ac·​ces·​si·​ble ˌi-nik-ˈse-sə-bəl How to pronounce inaccessible (audio)
(ˌ)i-ˌnak-
: not accessible
an inaccessible area
an inaccessible goal
inaccessibility noun
inaccessibly adverb

Examples of inaccessible in a Sentence

The area is inaccessible by road. His prose is inaccessible to many readers.
Recent Examples on the Web Employers may choose instead to adopt their own plan, either as a standalone plan or as part of their existing injury Illness and Prevention Program. Workplaces where fewer than 10 employees are working at any time and that are inaccessible to the public are exempt from the new law. Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024 In Rogers County, Okla., trees and power lines were knocked down by a possible tornado, cutting off electricity and leaving some roads inaccessible, the authorities said on social media. Johnny Diaz, New York Times, 26 May 2024 Dahl said the lack of precipitation from the extreme drought is also causing dry lightning strikes that are sparking wildland fires in remote areas that are inaccessible to fire crews. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 May 2024 The more than 100 books have been in the district’s professional library and inaccessible to students since the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, when all school libraries were closed during the first two weeks of school for both inventory and removal processes. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for inaccessible 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin inaccessibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin accessibilis accessible

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inaccessible was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Inaccessible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccessible. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

inaccessible

adjective
in·​ac·​ces·​si·​ble ˌin-ik-ˈses-ə-bəl How to pronounce inaccessible (audio)
(ˌ)in-ˌak-
: not accessible
an inaccessible area
an inaccessible goal
inaccessibility noun
inaccessibly adverb

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