accessibility

/əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: accessibilities

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach; receptiveness.

Noun

Examples

He says the company's FLIRT design, in particular its retractable steps, provides greater accessibility, while the technology is highly innovative and reliable.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Features that increase software usability for users with certain impairments.

Noun

Examples

The purpose of this study is to measure West Virginia University's website accessibility for students and users who are blind or visually impaired and compare that measurement to the measurement of other websites of […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “accessibility” mean?

The quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach; receptiveness.

Is “accessibility” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.