Definition

Able to feel or experience emotions and sensations; sensitive to feelings.

Example

She has a passible nature, always empathizing with others' struggles.

Conversation

I think being passible can really help us understand others better.

Absolutely! It makes you more empathetic towards their feelings.

Right? Sometimes I feel like people are just too closed off.

Yeah, being passible can really improve our relationships.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Passible → It is formed from "pass" (from Latin "passare", meaning to suffer or endure) and the suffix "-ible" (meaning capable of or able to). The word "passible" refers to being capable of suffering or enduring something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pass' as enduring something, and '-ible' means capable of. This helps you remember that 'passible' means capable of suffering or enduring.

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