impassible

English

Etymology

From Old French impassible.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ɪmˈpasɪbəl/

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Adjective

impassible ‎(comparative more impassible, superlative most impassible)

1. (chiefly theology) Unable to suffer, or feel pain.
2. Unable to feel emotion; impassive.
3. Incapable of suffering injury or detriment.
4. Misspelling of impassable.

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin impassibilis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛ̃pasibl/

Adjective

impassible m, f ‎(plural impassibles)

1. (theology) impassible
2. impassive

External links

• “impassible” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).