ˈpasəbəl, ˈpaas-, ˈpais-, ˈpȧs- adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from passer to pass + -able
1.
a. : capable of being passed, crossed, or traveled on
car owners who needed passable roads — F.L.Paxson
b. archaic : capable of passing or going through
c. : capable of being freely circulated
counterfiet money so good it was passable in a bank
2. : able to qualify or pass inspection : just good enough : tolerable
there are passable maps and better summary notes on each territory — Geographical Journal
• pass·able·ness noun -es