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impassable

im·pass·a·ble [ im pássəb'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. impossible to use: impossible to travel on or through, e.g. because of being in bad condition or being blocked by snow, ice, or floodwaters

2. impossible to overcome: impossible to solve or overcome
impassable obstacles to peace


im·pass·a·bil·i·ty [ im pàssə bíllətee ] noun
im·pass·a·ble·ness [ im pássəb'lnəss ] noun
im·pass·a·bly [ im pássəblee ] adverb
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