impassable
Impassable (adj) means Impossible to travel through or across. Example: “Heavy snow made the mountain pass impassable.”
How to use impassable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBlocked so nothing can get through, whether it's a road or a problem.
Don't confuse with impassive (showing no emotion) or the rare word impassible (incapable of suffering).
Word forms
more impassable comparative, most impassable superlative
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Heavy snow made the mountain pass _____.
Etymology
From im- + pass + -able.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for impassable
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What does “impassable” mean?
The word “impassable” means impossible to travel through or across. In plain terms, blocked so nothing can get through, whether it's a road or a problem.
How do you use “impassable” in a sentence?
Here is “impassable” used in a sentence: “Heavy snow made the mountain pass impassable.”
What is another word for “impassable”?
Words with a similar meaning to “impassable” include unpassable.
What part of speech is “impassable”?
“Impassable” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “impassable” have?
“Impassable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: impossible to travel through or across.