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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEase-of-access
/ˌiːz.əv ˈæk.ses/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being easy to approach, reach, or use, particularly with respect to individuals with disabilities or special needs.
"The new software update includes enhanced ease-of-access features for visually impaired users." - 2
The degree to which a facility, system, or service is conveniently available and navigable for everyone.
"Urban planners prioritized the ease-of-access to public transportation across the metropolitan area."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'ease', deriving from Old French 'aise' (comfort, pleasure) via Late Latin 'adiacens', with 'access', originating from Latin 'accessus' (an approach or coming near). Fused into a phrasal noun compound in late 20th-century digital and architectural design contexts, it signifies the removal of barriers to ensure usability for individuals with diverse physical or cognitive capabilities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ease-of-access" is said worldwide
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accessibilité
Transliteration: ak.sɛ.si.bi.li.te
"Les paramètres d'accessibilité facilitent l'utilisation de l'ordinateur."
Barrierefreiheit
Transliteration: baˈʁi̯ɛʁəˌfʁaɪ̯haɪ̯t
"Barrierefreiheit ist ein wichtiges Kriterium bei modernen Websites."
accessibilità
Transliteration: at.tʃes.si.biˈli.ta
"Le opzioni di accessibilità aiutano gli utenti con disabilità."
accesibilidad
Transliteration: ak.se.si.βi.liˈdad
"El edificio fue diseñado con un enfoque en la accesibilidad universal."
acessibilidade
Transliteration: a.se.si.bi.liˈda.dʒi
"As ferramentas de acessibilidade melhoram a experiência do usuário."
पहुंच की सुगमता
Transliteration: pahuñch kī sugamatā
"सॉफ्टवेयर में पहुंच की सुगमता के विकल्प जोड़े गए हैं।"
无障碍
Transliteration: wú zhàng ài
"该操作系统提供了许多无障碍功能。"
접근성
Transliteration: jeop-geun-seong
"이 웹사이트는 사용자 편의를 위한 접근성이 좋습니다."
アクセシビリティ
Transliteration: akusesibiriti
"アクセシビリティの向上はすべてのユーザーにとって重要です。"
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