Definitions
Impassable is an adjective that means impossible to travel along or over, especially because of mud, snow, or some other obstacle.
Example
The road was impassable due to heavy snowfall.
Example
The bridge was impassable after the flood.
Impassible is an adjective that means not subject to suffering, pain, or harm; incapable of feeling or suffering.
Example
The stoic philosopher believed in living an impassible life.
Example
The robot was designed to be impassible to extreme temperatures.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between these two words, think of impassable as a roadblock or obstacle that cannot be passed through. - On the other hand, impassible refers to something that is incapable of feeling or suffering, like a robot or a stoic philosopher.
Remember this!
Remember, impassable refers to an obstacle that cannot be passed through, while impassible refers to something that is incapable of feeling or suffering.
