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traversable

traversable

1 5.7
People can cross it by walking or driving
  • adjective
  • /trəˈvɜːrsəbl/
translation icon : transitable
  • The new bridge makes the previously difficult terrain traversable for vehicles.
  • traversable wormhole

But, you know, keep in mind that my view of it is if if the universe is traversable, the only way to get there is through the study of physics.

Examples

  • So Mario has to go through this part, OK, And this will be traversable if and only if these bricks have been broken.

  • But, you know, keep in mind that my view of it is if if the universe is traversable, the only way to get there is through the study of physics.

  • Because the islands are nearer to Finland than to the Swedish mainland and are joined to Finland by a traversable ice field during winter, they were strategically important to Finland.

    Academic text (1995)
  • It doesn't translate well into photos, but the footpath from the driveway (a driveway so steep it's only traversable via four-wheel drive) is.

    Blog text (18)
  • The hiking trail is well-marked and traversable for all skill levels.

  • During winter, the lake becomes traversable when it freezes over completely.

Synonyms

accessible
vstraversable
280 3.9

A place, thing, or service that you can reach and use easily

focuses on being able to be crossed or traveled over, not general reachability
reachable
vstraversable
9 2.8

Easy to get to by road or path

centers on physical crossing by travel rather than simply being reached
walkable
vstraversable
8 2.8

Easy and safe to move around on foot

is broader, covering crossing by driving or other travel as well
passable
vstraversable
4 3.5

A road or route you can travel because it is not blocked

is about being able to be crossed for travel rather than simply unblocked
crossable
vstraversable
3.5

Can be crossed by walking or driving

is the broader idea of being able to be crossed or traveled across
travelable
vstraversable
5.1

A place like a road or path that vehicles can move along

is the general ability to be crossed by walking or driving

Antonyms

28 7.9

Not able to be reached, used, or understood

How Traversable

accessible
280 3.9
traversable
1 5.7
passable
4 3.5
impassable
13 5.3

Surface Forms

traversable positive

Morphology

traversable = traverse (transparent) = traverse + able

Formed from the verb 'traverse' plus the productive suffix '-able'; learners who know 'traverse' can predict the adjective meaning.

Etymology

Traversable comes from the verb traverse, which means 'to cross', and the ending -able means 'can be done'. So, traversable means 'can be crossed', which is why we call a road, bridge, or path traversable when you can walk or drive over it.