What is inaccessible? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of inaccessible

inaccessibleadjective

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/ˌɪnækˈsesəbl//ˌɪnækˈsesəbl/

Where does the word inaccessible come from?

The English word "inaccessible" has its roots in the Latin verb "acceso," which means "to come near" or "approach." The negative prefix "in-" in English is derived from the Old English word "un-," which means "not" or "without." When these two words were combined in Middle English, "inaccesso" meant "unapproachable" or "not accessible." This term was then adopted into Early Modern English, where it began to be used in various contexts to describe places, objects, or situations that were difficult or impossible to reach, including mountainous regions or remote islands. Today, the word "inaccessible" continues to be used in English to mean "unable to be reached, approached, or entered." Its origins, however, remain rooted in the fundamental human need to comprehend the limits and boundaries of the world around us.

Vocabulary summary inaccessible

typeadjective

meaninginaccessible, inaccessible; inaccessible

meaning(nautical) unable to call, unable to dock

meaningunapproachable (person)

typeDefault

meaningnot achieved

Example of vocabulary inaccessiblenamespace

meaning

difficult or impossible to reach, get or use

  • They live in a remote area, inaccessible except by car.
  • Dirt can collect in inaccessible places.
  • The temple is now inaccessible to the public.
  • The human brain was thought to be inaccessible to experimental investigation.
  • The remote island with no infrastructure or means of transportation is inaccessible to most people.
meaning

difficult to understand or appreciate

  • The language of teenagers is often completely inaccessible to adults.
  • Opera and high art are often seen as inaccessible to ordinary people.

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