passible

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UK/ˈpasɪbəl/

adjective

Able to suffer, or feel pain.

OriginOld French passible ← Late Latin passibilis →
First used 14th c.Scrabble 12
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Meanings

adjectivepassible (not comparable)
  1. not comparablelifestyleAble to suffer, or feel pain.First known use 14th c.
  2. not comparableAble to feel emotion.
  3. not comparableCapable of suffering injury or detriment.
  4. not comparableLiable to experience change or decay.First known use 14th–17th c.

Origin

  1. Late Latinpassibilis
  2. Old Frenchpassible
  3. Englishpassible

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French passible, from Late Latin passibilis.

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APA

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