noun
- plural of impassibility; the quality or state of being incapable of suffering, feeling pain, or being affected by external forces
- plural of impassibility; instances or examples of being impassable or impossible to traverse
Usage: often used in philosophical or theological contexts; formal or technical register
Usage: rare usage; archaic or specialized
Examples
- The philosopher argued for the impassibilities of the divine nature.
- Medieval theologians debated the impassibilities attributed to God.
- Her apparent impassibilities masked deep emotional turmoil.
- The impassibilities of certain mountain routes made exploration difficult.
- Stoic doctrine emphasized the impassibilities of the wise person.