accessible

/əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/

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Definition

(adjective)
Able to be reached or entered; easy to understand or appreciate; friendly and easy to talk to
GRE

Example in Context

The museum's new director prioritized making the collection more accessible, adding multilingual guides and free admission days.

Synonyms

easy to reachavailableapproachable

Etymology

Easily 'going to' or reaching something.

  • ad- (Latin) — to
  • cēdere (Latin) — to go

Memory Aid

🪓Sounds like “axe-sessible

If you have an AXE that makes things easier to access, everything is AXE-SESSIBLE!

Visual Association

🏆A friendly librarian opening a door, welcoming everyone in with a smile.

Semantic Clusters

Synonym Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “accessible” mean on the GRE?

accessible (adjective) means “Able to be reached or entered; easy to understand or appreciate; friendly and easy to talk to”. The museum's new director prioritized making the collection more accessible, adding multilingual guides and free admission days.

How to remember “accessible” for the GRE?

Mnemonic: “accessible” sounds like “axe-sessible”. If you have an AXE that makes things easier to access, everything is AXE-SESSIBLE!

What are synonyms for “accessible”?

Common synonyms: easy to reach, available, approachable.