Associations to the word «Passable»

Wiktionary

PASSABLE, adjective. That may be passed or traversed.
PASSABLE, adjective. Tolerable; satisfactory; adequate.
PASSABLE, adjective. (sociology) Able to "pass", or be accepted as a member of a race, sex or other group to which society would not otherwise regard one as belonging.

Dictionary definition

PASSABLE, adjective. Able to be passed or traversed or crossed; "the road is passable".
PASSABLE, adjective. About average; acceptable; "more than adequate as a secretary".

Wise words

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