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passable

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Adjective — Good enough to be acceptable, though not excellent.

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How to use passable

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a passable attempt barely passable passable road

Etymology

From French passable, built from "pass" plus the suffix -able, "able to be."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “passable” mean?

The word “passable” means good enough to be acceptable, though not excellent. In plain terms, either "okay, not great" (for quality) or "able to be crossed" (for a road, river, etc).

How do you pronounce “passable”?

“Passable” is pronounced PA-suh-buhl (/ˈpæsəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “passable” in a sentence?

Here is “passable” used in a sentence: “His French was passable, if a little rusty.”

What part of speech is “passable”?

“Passable” is an adjective.

Where does the word “passable” come from?

The word “passable” comes from French. From French passable, built from "pass" plus the suffix -able, "able to be.".

How many meanings does “passable” have?

“Passable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: good enough to be acceptable, though not excellent.

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