passible

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French passible, from Late Latin passibilis.

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Adjective[edit]

passible (not comparable)

  1. (chiefly theology) Able to suffer, or feel pain. [from 14th c.]
  2. Able to feel emotion.
  3. Capable of suffering injury or detriment.
  4. Liable to experience change or decay. [14th–17th c.]

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French[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /pa.sibl/
  • (file)

Adjective[edit]

passible (plural passibles)

  1. punishable (appropriate for punishment)

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Old French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Late Latin passibilis.

Adjective[edit]

passible m (oblique and nominative feminine singular passiblee)

  1. passible (able to suffer)

Descendants[edit]

  • English: passible
  • French: passible