impassable /ɪmˈpɑː.sə.bəl/ adjective3 •Incapable of being passed over, crossed, or negotiated.At the same time, the encroachment of vegetation proceeds apace, and broom and brambles have already made portions of the line impassable, even on foot. — 1949 •Incapable of being overcome or surmounted. •Not usable as legal tender. formsmore impassable · most impassable