Minimal pairs
adj
Freq #39565
Meanings
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1
adj
incapable of being passed
The word impassable appears in scientific writing with a precise technical sense.
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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.
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adj
Incapable of being overcome or surmounted.
The word impassable appears in scientific writing with a precise technical sense.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
1
adj
· incapable of being passed
unpassable
Word family
Derived forms
impassabilityimpassablenessimpassably
Related forms
impassible
Etymology
From im- + pass + -able.