Passable: meaning, definitions and examples
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passable
[ ˈpæsəbl ]
quality of being satisfactory or acceptable
Having the ability or quality to be passed or traversed; acceptable in quality or appearance; adequate or satisfactory.
Synonyms
acceptable, adequate, satisfactory, tolerable
Examples of usage
- The bridge was only passable by foot due to the damage.
- Although not perfect, his work was passable and met the requirements.
- The hotel was old but passable for a short stay.
- The road conditions were barely passable after the heavy rain.
- She had a passable knowledge of Spanish, enough to hold a basic conversation.
quality of being able to be passed or traversed
Capable of being passed, traveled, or crossed; allowing passage or transit.
Synonyms
crossable, crossible, navigable, traversable
Examples of usage
- The snow had made the trail barely passable.
- The river was too high to be passable by boat.
- The road was blocked by fallen trees, making it impassable.
- The rocks were too slippery to be passable on foot.
Translations
Translations of the word "passable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 transitável
- passável
- aceitável
🇮🇳 सतर्क
- पारगम्य
- स्वीकार्य
🇩🇪 passierbar
- befahrbar
- akzeptabel
🇮🇩 dapat dilalui
- bisa dilewati
- dapat diterima
🇺🇦 прохідний
- проїзний
- прийнятний
🇵🇱 przejezdny
- znośny
- akceptowalny
🇯🇵 通行可能な (つうこうかのうな)
🇫🇷 praticable
- passable
- acceptable
🇪🇸 transitable
- pasable
- aceptable
🇹🇷 geçilebilir
🇰🇷 통과할 수 있는
🇸🇦 قابل للمرور
🇨🇿 průjezdný
🇸🇰 priechodný
🇨🇳 可通行的 (kě tōngxíng de)
🇸🇮 prehoden
🇮🇸 fær
🇰🇿 өтімді
🇬🇪 გადასვლადი
🇦🇿 keçilə bilən
🇲🇽 transitable
- pasable
- aceptable
Word origin
The word 'passable' originated from the Old French word 'passable' which means 'capable of being passed'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, its usage expanded to describe something that is satisfactory or acceptable. The term has been commonly used in English literature and everyday language to convey the idea of adequacy and traversability.
See also: bypass, impassable, impasse, overpass, passably, passage, passcode, passé, passenger, passer, passing, passingly, passion, passionately, passive, passkey, underpass, unpassability, unpassable.