Definition

Something that cannot be crossed or traveled over.

Example

The road was unpassable due to the heavy snowfall.

Conversation

Did you hear about the road closure due to the storm?

Yeah, I saw that the bridge is unpassable right now.

I was planning to take that route this weekend.

Good thing I checked; I’ll find another way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unpassable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "passable" (from Latin "passabilis", meaning able to be passed). The word "unpassable" means not able to be passed or traversed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'able to be passed' ('passable') — that's why unpassable means something that cannot be crossed.

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