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- [im-pas-uh-buh l]
- /ɪmˈpæs ə bəl/
- /ɪmˈpæsɪbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pas-uh-buh l]
- /ɪmˈpæs ə bəl/
Definitions of impassible word
- adjective impassible incapable of suffering pain. 1
- adjective impassible incapable of suffering harm. 1
- adjective impassible incapable of emotion; impassive. 1
- noun impassible Incapable of suffering or feeling pain. 1
- adjective impassible not susceptible to pain or injury 0
- adjective impassible impassive or unmoved 0
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Origin of impassible
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
First recorded in 1300-50; Middle English word from Late Latin word impassībilis. See im-2, passible
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Parts of speech for Impassible
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adjective
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impassible popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
impassible usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impassible
adj impassible
- callous — A callous person or action is very cruel and shows no concern for other people or their feelings.
- impassive — without emotion; apathetic; unmoved.
- indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- insensible — incapable of feeling or perceiving; deprived of sensation; unconscious, as a person after a violent blow.
- unconcerned — not involved or interested; disinterested.
adjective impassible
- unfeeling — not feeling; devoid of feeling; insensible or insensate.
- invulnerable — incapable of being wounded, hurt, or damaged.
Antonyms for impassible
adjective impassible
- passible — capable of feeling, especially suffering; susceptible of sensation or emotion; impressionable.
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