PASSING

I. noun Date: 14th century the act of one that passes or causes to pass, II. adjective Date: 14th century going by or past , having a brief duration , sur~ , superficial , 5. of, relating to, or used in or for the act or process of ~ , given on satisfactory completion of an examination or course of study , III. adverb Date: 14th century to a sur~ degree ; exceedingly