Inaccessible

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈæksəsəbəl/

Definitions of inaccessible

adjective Not able to be reached, entered, or used.

Example Sentences

A1 The top shelf was inaccessible to the children.

A2 The cave was so deep and dark that it seemed inaccessible.

B1 The website was inaccessible due to server issues.

B2 The ancient ruins were located in an inaccessible part of the jungle.

C1 The mountain peak was inaccessible without proper climbing gear.

C2 The classified documents were stored in an inaccessible vault.

Examples of inaccessible in a Sentence

formal The data stored on the encrypted drive is inaccessible without the correct password.

informal I can't believe the Wi-Fi in this building is so inaccessible.

slang The VIP section of the club is totally inaccessible unless you know someone.

figurative Her emotions were so guarded, it felt like she was inaccessible to everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of inaccessible

• past tense: inaccessed
• plural: inaccessibles
• comparative: more inaccessible
• superlative: most inaccessible
• present tense: inaccessible
• future tense: will be inaccessible
• perfect tense: has been inaccessible
• continuous tense: is being inaccessible
• singular: inaccessible
• positive degree: accessible
• infinitive: to be inaccessible
• gerund: inaccessibility
• participle: inaccessibly

Origin and Evolution of inaccessible

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inaccessible' originated from the Latin word 'inaccessibilis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'accessibilis' meaning 'able to be approached'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inaccessible' has retained its original meaning of not able to be approached or reached, but has also been extended to describe things that are difficult to understand or obtain.