Crossable

/ˈkrɒsəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be crossed or traversed; passable or capable of being crossed over.

Etymology

From 'cross' + the suffix '-able' (capable of). This straightforward construction developed in Middle English to describe terrain or routes.

Kelly Says

A 'crossable' river in medieval times determined whether armies could invade or trade routes could exist—geography literally shaped history based on which waterways were crossable!

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