Impassable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)im-ˈpa-sə-bəl/ im·pass·able

Meaning & Definition of Impassable

Impassable (adjective)

  1. incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted

Impassable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. impossible to get through or into

    "the road was impassable until snowplows cleared it"

    similar: impenetrable, impermeable, impervious, impregnable
    related: close, compact, dense, thick, tight, compressed, condensed, sturdy, substantial, tough, firm, frozen, hard, solid, stiff, inflexible, rigid, unbending, unyielding
    opposite: negotiable, passable, penetrable, permeable
    near: soft, squishy, bendable, elastic, flexible, giving, malleable, pliable, yielding, absorbent, porous

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Impassable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Impassable:

impenetrable, impermeable, impervious, impregnable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Impassable

Words with the opposite meaning of Impassable:

negotiable, passable, penetrable, permeable

Related Words for Impassable

close, compact, dense, thick, tight, compressed, condensed, sturdy, substantial, tough, firm, frozen, hard, solid, stiff, inflexible, rigid, unbending, unyielding

Near Antonyms of Impassable

soft, squishy, bendable, elastic, flexible, giving, malleable, pliable, yielding, absorbent, porous

Word Forms of Impassable

Derived words: impassability (noun), impassableness (noun), impassably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Impassable

First known use: 1562

Frequently Asked Questions about Impassable

What does "Impassable" mean?

"Impassable" means incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted. As an adjective, it is defined as: incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted.

What is another word for "Impassable"?

Other words for "Impassable" include impenetrable, impermeable, impervious and impregnable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Impassable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Impassable"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Impassable". Common alternatives include impenetrable, impermeable, impervious and impregnable.

What is the opposite of "Impassable"?

Antonyms of "Impassable" include negotiable, passable, penetrable and permeable. Near antonyms include soft, squishy, bendable and elastic.

How do you use "Impassable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Impassable" in a sentence: "the road was impassable until snowplows cleared it".

Is "Impassable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Impassable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Impassable"?

"Impassable" is pronounced /(ˌ)im-ˈpa-sə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as im·pass·able.

What is the origin of the word "Impassable"?

First known use: 1562.