Definitions
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun   The quality or degree of being roadable .
Etymologies
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
Support
 
				Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word roadability.
Examples
- 
								I've test-driven the new Infinitis and find that they don't have the J30's comfort, handling and general roadability. 
- 
								* Prepares truck for operation by inspecting general condition; checking fluid levels and tire pressure; obtaining or scheduling required repairs; validating adherence to roadability standards. 
- 
								I've test-driven the new Infinitis and find that they don't have the J30's comfort, handling and general roadability. WSJ.com: Law Blog 2010 
- 
								Jeep Wrangler embody those three priorities, as well as providing near-goofy levels of straight off the showroom floor off-roadability? Autoblog 2010 
- 
								Ever since the late 1960s, there has been a superfluity of vehicles sold in the U.S. that have had pretensions of off-roadability. Jalopnik 2010 
- 
								The Déesse, meanwhile, was a viable competitor for cars like BMW and Jaguar in terms of luxury and roadability, but it didn't have the performance to qualify as a true prestige car. Jalopnik Aaron Severson 2010 
- 
								Ever since the late 1960s, there has been a superfluity of vehicles sold in the U.S. that have had pretensions of off-roadability. Jalopnik 2010 
- 
								Here, high speed in the straightaways and roadability in the extremely rough corners shake the weaklings apart like eggs dropped from an air liner. Modern Mechanix 2009 
- 
								The Traverse and Flex are nice, but the Flex lacks the off-roadability of the Subaru. 
- 
								A double wishbone front suspension design and multi-link, independent rear system provide an excellent balance of roadability and all-out performance. Automotive Headlines 2009 
mutandis26 commented on the word roadability
–noun
the ability of a motor vehicle to maintain a steady, balanced, and comfortable ride, esp. under a variety of road conditions.
Origin:
1920–25; road + ability
September 9, 2009