surpassableadj.
/səˈpɑːsəb(ə)l/, /səˈpasəb(ə)l/, U.S. /sərˈpæsəbəl/ rare.
Capable of being surpassed, exceeded, or excelled; †surmountable (obsolete).
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the world > action or operation > easiness > [adjective] > feasible > able to be overcome
overcomablec1454
vincible?1555
conquerable1599
surmountable1611
surpassable1611
superable1629
facile1667
transcendible1953
the world > action or operation > prosperity > advancement or progress > outdoing or surpassing > [adjective] > able to be surpassed
superatec1460
surpassable1611
transgressible1851
1611 R. Cotgrave Dict. French & Eng. Tongues Surmontable, surmountable, surpassable.
1698 J. Norris Pract. Disc. Divine Subj. IV. 28 A very Vincible and Surpassable Discouragement.
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