Passable (adjective)

Adequate or acceptable, but not outstanding.

Origin:

The word passable comes from the latin word "passus" which means "to step or go by" which then evolved to mean "able to be passed or traversed". it refers to something that is adequate or acceptable, but not outstanding. it was first used in the early 16th century.

Examples:

1. The meal was passable, but nothing to write home about.
2. The performance was passable, but there were several mistakes.
3. The test was passable, but he didn't get a great score.
4. The movie was passable, but it didn't leave a lasting impression.
5. The book was passable, but it wasn"t as good as the author"s previous work.