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passable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpæsəbəɫ// UK //pˈɑːsəbəl// pass·able

adj. good enough to be accepted, even if it is not perfect. You use this to describe something that meets a basic standard.

adj. satisfactory or adequate for a specific purpose, though not necessarily excellent. Often used to describe performance, quality, or appearance that meets a minimum threshold.


SIMPLE

The student's essay was passable, but it lacked depth.

CONTEXTUAL

The temporary bridge was only passable for small cars until the new one was finished next month.

COMPLEX

While the translation was technically accurate, the prose felt passable at best, failing to capture the lyrical quality of the original text.

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Origin

From French passable, equivalent to pass + -able.

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