Pronunciation: [fˈɔːdəbə͡l] (IPA) 
The word "fordable" is spelled with the letter F, followed by the letters O, R, D, A, B, L, and E. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /ˈfɔrdəbəl/. This word refers to a body of water that is shallow enough to be crossed by walking or driving through it. For example, "the river was fordable at this point so we crossed it easily." It is important to spell words correctly to avoid miscommunication and confusion.
Fordable is an adjective used to describe something that is capable of being crossed or traversed by walking, swimming, or driving through a body of water, particularly a river or stream, without the need for a bridge or other means of crossing. It typically implies that the water depth is shallow enough to enable safe passage without getting submerged or encountering significant resistance.
The term is derived from the noun "ford," which refers to a shallow area in a river or stream where the water level is low enough to be crossed by wading or driving through. When something is described as fordable, it means that it possesses the characteristics or qualities necessary for safe and easy crossing without the aid of a dedicated crossing structure.
For example, a "fordable river" indicates a river that can be safely crossed by individuals, vehicles, or livestock, without the need for a bridge or ferry. Similarly, a "fordable stream" suggests a stream where the depth and current are manageable enough to allow for crossing by foot. In both cases, the term "fordable" emphasizes the accessibility and ease of crossing such water bodies, highlighting their navigability for various means of transport.
That may be passed through on foot.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word fordable is derived from the noun ford, which refers to a shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to cross by wading or in a vehicle without the need for a bridge. The noun ford comes from the Old English word ford, which has the same meaning. Its origins can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word furduz and the Proto-Indo-European word prtu or prtuos, both of which also meant ford.
