Inaccessible

/ˌɪn.ækˈsɛs.ə.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
not able to be reached, entered, or approached.
The remote village was located in an inaccessible part of the mountains.
difficult to understand or interpret.
The professor's lecture was filled with inaccessible jargon that confused the students.
not available or approachable.
The data for that project is stored in an inaccessible archive.
not able to be obtained or accessed.
Her account was left inaccessible due to a technical glitch.

Etymology

From the Latin 'inaccessibilis', meaning 'not accessible'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

out of reach:
Not able to be reached or obtained.
beyond one's grasp:
Something that cannot be understood or achieved.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Shut off from normal access.
That whole area is a no-go zone; it's totally inaccessible.
Difficult to understand, especially in complex discussions.
The topic was so inaccessible that I had to ask for a simpler explanation.