roadability
noun
road·abil·i·ty
ˌrō-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the qualities (such as steadiness and balance) desirable in an automobile on the road
Examples of roadability in a Sentence
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Our goal is to bring the performance of the engine up to the potential of the suspension and four-wheel drive and, at the same time, to optimize the handling and roadability on pavement without compromising its performance in mud and snow.
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David E. Davis Jr., Car and Driver, 15 Feb. 2023
The off-roadability styling is subtle, without big wheelhouse moldings or aggressive tire treads.
—Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, 13 Oct. 2017
David E. Davis Jr., Car and Driver, 15 Feb. 2023
The off-roadability styling is subtle, without big wheelhouse moldings or aggressive tire treads.
—Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, 13 Oct. 2017
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Word History
First Known Use
1907, in the meaning defined above
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“Roadability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadability. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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