Impassible: meaning, definitions and examples
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impassible
[ ɪmˈpæsəbl ]
road condition
Impassible refers to something that cannot be passed through or traversed. It is often used to describe roads or paths that are blocked or obstructed by physical barriers, making travel or movement impossible.
Synonyms
blocked, impenetrable, unpassable.
Examples of usage
- The storm rendered the roads impassible for days.
- After the landslide, the mountain pass became completely impassible.
- The heavy snow made the trail impassible for hikers.
- Flooding can make many streets impassible during the rainy season.
Translations
Translations of the word "impassible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 intransitável
🇮🇳 अवरोधक
🇩🇪 unpassierbar
🇮🇩 tak dapat dilalui
🇺🇦 непрохідний
🇵🇱 nieprzechodni
🇯🇵 通行不可な
🇫🇷 inaccessible
🇪🇸 inaccesible
🇹🇷 geçilemez
🇰🇷 통행할 수 없는
🇸🇦 غير قابل للعبور
🇨🇿 neprůjezdný
🇸🇰 nepriechodný
🇨🇳 不可通行的
🇸🇮 neprehodno
🇮🇸 ófær
🇰🇿 өтпейтін
🇬🇪 არაჯდომი
🇦🇿 keçilməz
🇲🇽 inaccesible
Etymology
The word 'impassible' comes from the Middle French term 'impassible,' which is derived from the Latin 'impassibilis.' This Latin term is a combination of the prefix 'im-', meaning 'not,' and 'passibilis,' meaning 'able to be passed.' The evolution of the term reflects its application in describing things that block passage or are incapable of being traversed. 'Impassible' has been part of the English lexicon since the late 15th century, initially used in contexts related to obstacles and barriers. Its usage has remained consistent, particularly in describing roads or areas that are inaccessible due to various forms of obstruction.