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  • noun The quality or degree of being roadable.

Etymologies

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roadable +‎ -ity

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Examples

  • I've test-driven the new Infinitis and find that they don't have the J30's comfort, handling and general roadability.

    Explaining the Gas Guzzler Tax 2008

  • * Prepares truck for operation by inspecting general condition; checking fluid levels and tire pressure; obtaining or scheduling required repairs; validating adherence to roadability standards.

    News - chicagotribune.com 2011

  • 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.

    Motor Trend Videos RSS 2009

  • 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

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  • –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