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passible


pas·si·ble

adj \ˈpa-sə-bəl\

Definition of PASSIBLE

: capable of feeling or suffering

Origin of PASSIBLE

Middle English, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French passible, from Late Latin passibilis, from Latin passus, past participle of pati to suffer — more at patient
First Known Use: 14th century

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