Impassability: meaning, definitions and examples
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impassability
[ ɪmˌpæsəˈbɪlɪti ]
inaccessibility
The quality of being impassable, unable to be crossed or traveled through.
Synonyms
impracticability, inaccessibility, unpassability
Examples of usage
- The impassability of the mountain range made it impossible for the hikers to continue their journey.
- Due to the heavy snowfall, the road was closed off, demonstrating its impassability.
- The river's rapid currents and deep waters contributed to its impassability for small boats.
Translations
Translations of the word "impassability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 intransitabilidade
🇮🇳 अवरोध
🇩🇪 Unpassierbarkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakdapatdilalui
🇺🇦 непрохідність
🇵🇱 nieprzejezdność
🇯🇵 不通
🇫🇷 infranchissabilité
🇪🇸 intransitabilidad
🇹🇷 geçilmezlik
🇰🇷 통과 불가능
🇸🇦 عدم المرور
🇨🇿 neprůchodnost
🇸🇰 nepriechodnosť
🇨🇳 不可通行性
🇸🇮 neprehodnost
🇮🇸 ófærð
🇰🇿 өтуге мүмкін еместік
🇬🇪 გაუვალობა
🇦🇿 keçilməzlik
🇲🇽 intransitabilidad
Word origin
The word 'impassability' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' and the word 'passability,' which originates from the Latin word 'passabilis' meaning 'that can be traversed.' The concept of impassability has been a significant factor in geographical and navigational challenges throughout history, with explorers and travelers facing obstacles such as mountains, rivers, and deserts that exhibit impassable characteristics.