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passable

pas·sable

US/ˈpæsəbəl/ rare

adjective

1.

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

  • “an obedient soldier”
  • “obedient children”
  • “a little man obedient to his wife”
  • “the obedient colonies...are heavily taxed; the refractory remain unburdened” Edmund Burke
2.

about average; acceptable

  • “more than adequate as a secretary”
3.

neither good nor bad

  • “an indifferent performance”
  • “a gifted painter but an indifferent actor”
  • “her work at the office is passable”
  • “a so-so golfer”
  • “feeling only so-so”
  • “prepared a tolerable dinner”
  • “a tolerable working knowledge of French”

Origin

From French passable, equivalent to pass + -able.

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