inaccessibility
|in-ac-ces-si-bil-i-ty|
🇺🇸
/ˌɪn.ækˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
🇬🇧
/ˌɪn.əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
difficult to reach
Etymology
'inaccessibility' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inaccessibilitas,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'accessibilis' meant 'approachable.'
'inaccessibilitas' transformed into the French word 'inaccessibilité,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inaccessibility' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'not approachable or reachable,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being difficult or impossible to reach, approach, or use.
The inaccessibility of the mountain peak made it a challenge for climbers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39
