Untraversable: meaning, definitions and examples

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untraversable

 

[ ʌnˈtrævərsəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

inaccessible

Not able to be crossed or traveled through.

Synonyms

impassable, inaccessible, uncrossable

Examples of usage

  • The dense forest was untraversable, making it impossible to reach the other side.
  • The steep cliff was untraversable, blocking any attempts to descend.
  • The raging river was untraversable, preventing anyone from crossing.
  • The thick fog made the path untraversable, obscuring any possible route.
  • The treacherous terrain was untraversable, posing a danger to any travelers.

Translations

Translations of the word "untraversable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intransitável

🇮🇳 अविचलनीय

🇩🇪 unpassierbar

🇮🇩 tidak dapat dilalui

🇺🇦 непрохідний

🇵🇱 nieprzejezdny

🇯🇵 通行不能

🇫🇷 infranchissable

🇪🇸 intransitable

🇹🇷 geçilemez

🇰🇷 통행 불가

🇸🇦 يتعذر عبوره

🇨🇿 neprůchodný

🇸🇰 neprechodný

🇨🇳 无法通行

🇸🇮 neprehodno

🇮🇸 ófært

🇰🇿 өтуге болмайтын

🇬🇪 გაუვალი

🇦🇿 keçilməz

🇲🇽 intransitable

Etymology

The word 'untraversable' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'traversable' meaning 'able to be crossed or traveled through'. The concept of something being untraversable is often used to describe obstacles or challenges that cannot be overcome or passed through. This term is commonly used in various contexts such as geography, navigation, and exploration.

See also: traversable, traverse.