PASSIBLE


Meaning of PASSIBLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpa-sə-bəl ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French passible, from Late Latin passibilis, from Latin passus, past participle of pati to suffer — more at patient

Date: 14th century

: capable of feeling or suffering

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