Meaning & Definition of word "Inaccessible"

Inaccessible

/ˌɪn.ækˈsɛs.ə.bəl/

adjective:

  • 1. not able to be reached, entered, or approached.
    • Example: The remote village was located in an inaccessible part of the mountains.
  • 2. difficult to understand or interpret.
    • Example: The professor's lecture was filled with inaccessible jargon that confused the students.
  • 3. not available or approachable.
    • Example: The data for that project is stored in an inaccessible archive.
  • 4. not able to be obtained or accessed.
    • Example: 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

access:

The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.

accessible:

Able to be reached or entered.

Slang Meanings of inaccessible

Meaning: Shut off from normal access.

Example Sentence: That whole area is a no-go zone; it's totally inaccessible.

Meaning: Difficult to understand, especially in complex discussions.

Example Sentence: The topic was so inaccessible that I had to ask for a simpler explanation.