impassible
Americanadjective
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incapable of suffering pain.
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incapable of suffering harm.
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incapable of emotion; impassive.
adjective
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not susceptible to pain or injury
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impassive or unmoved
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Etymology
Origin of impassible
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English word from Late Latin word impassībilis. See im- 2, passible
Example Sentences
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Key roads remain impassible, preventing Haitians like 52-year-old Nadine Prosper from reaching one of the few operating hospitals.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2024
Flash flooding was reported in New Haven, Hartford, Waterbury and other Connecticut towns, leaving many roads impassible.
From Washington Times • Jul. 16, 2023
Buckled and impassible roads won’t make it any easier for medical organizations, said Kirsch, who has worked extensively in disaster zones, including in Haiti after it was devastated by a 2010 earthquake.
From Washington Post • Feb. 9, 2023
At one point last month, an already shallow portion fell to a depth of 15 inches, making it impassible for cargo ships.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2022
Frederick changed colour and hung his head, but remained silent and impassible.
From The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence by Sue, Eug?ne
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