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breathable

 

[ ˈbrɛðəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

clothing

Allowing air to pass through easily; well ventilated.

Synonyms

airy, permeable, porous, ventilated

Examples of usage

  • This breathable fabric is perfect for hot summer days.
  • I prefer breathable materials for my workout clothes.
  • The jacket is made of a breathable material that keeps you cool.
Context #2 | Adjective

environment

Capable of allowing air or moisture to pass through.

Synonyms

penetrable, permeable, porous

Examples of usage

  • The plants need a breathable soil for proper root growth.
  • It's important to have breathable air in enclosed spaces.

Translations

Translations of the word "breathable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 respirável

🇮🇳 सांस लेने योग्य

🇩🇪 atmungsaktiv

🇮🇩 bernapas

🇺🇦 дихаючий

🇵🇱 oddychający

🇯🇵 通気性のある

🇫🇷 respirable

🇪🇸 transpirable

🇹🇷 nefes alabilir

🇰🇷 통기성 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للتنفس

🇨🇿 prodyšný

🇸🇰 priedušný

🇨🇳 透气的

🇸🇮 dihajoč

🇮🇸 öndunardrægur

🇰🇿 тыныс алатын

🇬🇪 სასუნთქი

🇦🇿 nəfəs ala bilən

🇲🇽 transpirable

Etymology

The word 'breathable' originated from the verb 'breathe', which comes from Old English 'brēaðan', meaning 'to emit an odor or vapor'. Over time, 'breathable' evolved to describe materials or environments that allow air or moisture to pass through easily, enhancing comfort and functionality.

See also: breath, breathability, breathe, breathing, breathtaking, breathwork.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,403, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.