Definition

Describing something that cannot be passed through or accessed, often due to obstacles or barriers.

Example

The mountain trail was passless after the heavy snowfall, making it impossible for hikers to continue.

Conversation

Did you hear about the trail we wanted to hike?

Yeah, I heard it’s been closed due to a passless area.

That’s such a bummer! I was really looking forward to it.

Same here! Hopefully, they’ll open it up soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Passless → It is formed from "pass" (from Latin "passare", meaning to step or go) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "passless" means without the ability to pass or go through.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') the ability to 'go' ('pass') — that's what passless means.

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