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ac·ces·si·ble / akˈsesəbəl/ • adj. 1. (of a place) able to be reached or entered: the town is accessible by bus. ∎  (of an object, service, or facility) able to be easily obtained or used: making learning opportunities more accessible to adults. ∎  easily understood: accessible directions. ∎  able to be reached or entered by people in wheelchairs. 2. (of a person, typically one in a position of authority or importance) friendly and easy to talk to; approachable. DERIVATIVES: ac·ces·si·bil·i·ty / -ˌsesəˈbilitē/ n. ac·ces·si·bly / -blē/ adv.

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