Unpassability: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpassability

 

[ ʌnpæsəˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

inaccessibility

The quality or state of being impossible to pass through or penetrate.

Synonyms

impassability, impenetrability, inaccessibility.

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Word Description / Examples
unpassability

Use in general scenarios where movement or travel is restricted due to physical barriers.

  • The heavy snowfall led to the unpassability of the mountain road.
  • The unpassability of the river deterred the adventurers.
inaccessibility

Use when something is difficult or impossible to reach, often for practical, geographical, or logistical reasons.

  • The inaccessibility of the remote village has led to significant supply challenges.
  • Inaccessibility due to poor infrastructure is a serious concern in rural areas.
impassability

Similar to 'unpassability', but often used in more formal or technical descriptions of blocked paths.

  • The impassability of the forest trail was confirmed by the park rangers.
  • Impassability due to landslides has been a major issue for local residents.
impenetrability

Use when describing something that cannot be entered or penetrated due to extreme density or fortification, often metaphorically.

  • The impenetrability of the fortress walls showed their defensive strength.
  • Her impenetrability in negotiations was both admired and feared.

Examples of usage

  • The unpassability of the terrain made it impossible for the hikers to continue.
  • Due to the unpassability of the road, the emergency vehicles had to find an alternative route.

Translations

Translations of the word "unpassability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intransitabilidade

🇮🇳 अप्रवेश्यता

🇩🇪 Unpassierbarkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakbisaan dilewati

🇺🇦 непрохідність

🇵🇱 nieprzejezdność

🇯🇵 通行不能

🇫🇷 impraticabilité

🇪🇸 intransitabilidad

🇹🇷 geçilmezlik

🇰🇷 통행 불가

🇸🇦 عدم القابلية للمرور

🇨🇿 nesjízdnost

🇸🇰 neprejazdnosť

🇨🇳 不可通行

🇸🇮 neprehodnost

🇮🇸 ófærð

🇰🇿 жолсыздық

🇬🇪 გაუვალობა

🇦🇿 keçilməzlik

🇲🇽 intransitabilidad

Etymology

The word 'unpassability' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'lacking' and the noun 'passability', which is derived from the verb 'pass'. The concept of passability refers to the ability to pass through or penetrate something. Therefore, 'unpassability' describes the lack of this ability. This term is often used in contexts related to terrain, roads, or obstacles that hinder passage.

See also: bypass, impassable, impasse, overpass, passable, passably, passage, passcode, passé, passenger, passer, passing, passingly, passion, passionately, passive, passkey, underpass, unpassable.