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What is another word for Accessibility? – 112 Accessibility Synonyms

    Need another word for Accessibility? Use these synonyms of Accessibility from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    availability approachability attainability usability adaptability affordability manageability feasibility practicality convenience handiness ease simplicity clarity transparency openness inclusivity universality flexibility compatibility suitability readability navigability operability maintainability serviceability gettability obtainability reachability attainableness

    Meaning of Accessibility

    The primary meaning of "Accessibility" refers to the quality of being easily reached, used, or understood by people.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being easily reached, used, or understood by people, especially those with disabilities
    • The state of being accessible, or easy to use, especially for people with disabilities
    • The degree to which a product, device, service, or environment is accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of their abilities or disabilities

    Etymology of Accessibility

    The word "Accessibility" originated from the Latin word "accessus," meaning "a coming near" or "approach"
    It is derived from the verb "accedere," which means "to come near" or "to approach"
    The term has been in use since the 15th century, initially referring to the state of being easily approached or reached, and later expanding to include the concept of ease of use, especially for people with disabilities

    Example Uses

    • The new building was designed with accessibility in mind, featuring ramps and elevators for people with disabilities
    • The website's accessibility features, such as font size adjustment and screen reader compatibility, made it easy for everyone to use
    • The company prioritized accessibility in their product design, ensuring that it could be used by people of all ages and abilities

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    inaccessibility unavailability inapproachability unattainability unusability inadaptability unaffordability impracticality inconvenience difficulty complexity obscurity exclusivity restrictiveness limitations hindrances obstacles barriers impediments blockages

    Related Nouns

    disability accessibility feature accommodation adaptation modification assistive technology accessibility standard accessibility guideline usability testing user experience interface design product design environmental design architectural design urban planning transportation system communication system information technology assistive device

    Related Verbs

    design develop create modify adapt improve enhance increase expand facilitate enable allow permit provide ensure guarantee implement enforce regulate standardize test evaluate

    Related Adjectives

    accessible usable adaptable affordable practical convenient easy simple clear transparent open inclusive universal flexible compatible suitable readable navigable operable maintainable serviceable