passible

[ˈpæsəbl]

passible Definition

• 1. capable of feeling or suffering
• 2. capable of being perceived or apprehended

Using passible: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "passible" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  As a human, he is passible to pain and emotions.

• Example

  The painting's beauty was passible to the viewer.

• Example

  The new policy is passible to misinterpretation.

• Example

  The company's reputation is passible to damage.

passible Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for passible

• susceptible
• vulnerable
• impressionable
• perceivable
• discernible

Antonyms for passible

• insusceptible
• invulnerable
• imperceptible

Phrases with passible

• passible of

  capable of being affected by something

  Example

  The building is passible of collapse if not maintained properly.

• passible of criticism

  open to or deserving of criticism

  Example

  His work is passible of criticism, but it is still commendable.

• passible of misunderstanding

  capable of being misunderstood

  Example

  The instructions were passible of misunderstanding, leading to confusion among the participants.

Origins of passible

from Old French 'passible', from Latin 'passibilis', from 'pati' meaning 'to suffer'

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Summary: passible in Brief

The term 'passible' [ˈpæsəbl] describes the capability of feeling or suffering, as well as the capability of being perceived or apprehended. It can be used to describe humans, policies, and reputations, as in 'As a human, he is passible to pain and emotions.' 'Passible' also extends into phrases like 'passible of criticism,' denoting openness to criticism, and 'passible of misunderstanding,' implying the possibility of being misunderstood.