inaccessible
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- inaccessibility noun
- inaccessibleness noun
- inaccessibly adverb
Etymology
Origin of inaccessible
From the Late Latin word inaccessibilis, dating back to 1545–55. See in- 3, accessible
Example Sentences
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Cashless payment terminals in cafes and shops stopped functioning, and public restrooms were inaccessible because payment couldn’t be processed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
When a fashion student broke her ankle, she suddenly realised how inaccessible everyday clothes were.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
He describes an “unspoken, innate, really deep, almost inaccessible thing” between himself and his uncle.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
"Whether the Strait is closed by force or rendered inaccessible by risk avoidance, the impact on flows is largely the same," Leon said in a note.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
But why hide 'Jason Taylor' under an inaccessible symbolist and a Latin American revolutionary?”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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