impassable

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   incapable of being passed

   The word impassable appears in scientific writing with a precise technical sense.

2. 2
   adj

   Incapable of being passed over, crossed, or negotiated.

   At the same time, the encroachment of vegetation proceeds apace, and broom and brambles have already made portions of the line impassable, even on foot.

3. 3
   adj

   Incapable of being overcome or surmounted.

   The word impassable appears in scientific writing with a precise technical sense.

From im- + pass + -able.

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