early 15c., "that may be crossed, traversable," from pass (v.) + -able, or from Old French passable "fordable, affording passage" (14c.). Sense of "tolerable, such as may be allowed to pass" is attested from late 15c. Related: Passably.
the road is passable
Pashto
Pasiphae
pasquinade
pass
pass out
passable
passacaglia
passage
passageway
Passamaquoddy
passant