inaccessible
UK: ˌɪn.əkˈses.ə.bəl | US: ˌɪn.əkˈses.ə.bəl
adj. impossible to reach, enter, or use
adj. difficult to understand or relate to
The word "inaccessible" combines the Latin prefix "in-" (meaning "not") with the root "access" (from Latin "accessus," meaning "approach") and the suffix "-ible" (indicating capability). Originally used in a physical sense ("not approachable"), it later expanded to abstract contexts (e.g., ideas or emotions). The logical progression reflects barriers—first literal, then metaphorical.
The mountain peak remained inaccessible due to heavy snowfall.
The archive is inaccessible without special permission.
His writing style is often inaccessible to casual readers.
The island is inaccessible by car, requiring a boat ride.
The data became inaccessible after the system crash.