impassible
impassible
Definition
im·pas·sible (im pas′ə bəl)
im·pas′·sibil′·ity noun
im·pas′·sibly adverb
impassible
Synonyms
impassible
modif.
Unfeeling
unconcerned, passionless, insensible, impassive; see callous, indifferent 1, nonchalant 1.Invulnerable
strong, invincible, secure; see protected, safe 1, strong 2.
impassible
Usage Examples
Adjective complement with noun phrase
- make: Snow would have made the road impassible in winter.
Modifying Another Word
- virtually: The main road to Enniskillen was virtually impassible in winter conditions and was a major concern.
Used with adjective complement
- become: The display was removed, the rain continued to fall, the traffic queues got longer and the ground became almost impassible.
Modifies a noun
- barrier: Then, even as they were leaving Egypt, they found themselves facing an impassible barrier, the Red Sea.
Browse dictionary entries near impassible
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