passable
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pass·able

adjective \ˈpa-sə-bəl\

Definition of PASSABLE

1
a : capable of being passed, crossed, or traveled on <passable roads>
b : capable of being freely circulated
2
: good enough : adequate
pass·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of PASSABLE

  1. The main road is passable but most others are still covered with snow.
  2. The river is passable during the summer months.
  3. He did a passable job with the assignment.
  4. She plays passable golf but prefers tennis.

First Known Use of PASSABLE

15th century

Rhymes with PASSABLE

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