inaccessible

adjective

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

Synonyms of inaccessible

Examples of inaccessible in a Sentence

The area is inaccessible by road. His prose is inaccessible to many readers.
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Any HOAs that have purely decorative mowed grass common areas inaccessible to residents should plan on either supplying those areas with reclaimed water or removing mowed turf from such inaccessible locations before 2029. Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026 There are also containers featuring specialized openings to make disposal quick and easy, as well as inaccessible once inserted. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026 No walking path existed near its perimeter, underlining the fact that the castle looked down on Berkeley Springs from a position of inaccessible dominance. Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026 That said, transportation in the British Virgin Islands has always been centered on the water, and with large swaths of this unspoiled island inaccessible by road, getting around by boat is a necessity, not a luxury. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inaccessible

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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“Inaccessible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/inaccessible. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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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