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Impenetrably: meaning, definitions and examples

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impenetrably

 

[ ɪmˈpɛnətrəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of difficulty

Impenetrably refers to a manner in which something is impossible to pass through, enter, or succeed in understanding. It denotes a quality that is resistant to attempts to penetrate or grasp it, whether physically or intellectually. When something is described as impenetrably dense or complicated, it suggests an extreme level of complexity or obscurity that defies comprehension or access.

Synonyms

inaccessible, inscrutable, obscure, untranslatable

Examples of usage

  • The forest was impenetrably thick.
  • She spoke impenetrably about her plans.
  • The code was written impenetrably.
  • The mystery remained impenetrably unresolved.

Translations

Translations of the word "impenetrably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impenetravelmente

🇮🇳 अविकृत रूप से

🇩🇪 undurchdringlich

🇮🇩 tidak tembus

🇺🇦 непроникно

🇵🇱 nieprzenikniennie

🇯🇵 貫通できない

🇫🇷 imperméablement

🇪🇸 impenetrablemente

🇹🇷 geçirilemez bir şekilde

🇰🇷 뚫을 수 없이

🇸🇦 بشكل غير قابل للاختراق

🇨🇿 neproniknutelně

🇸🇰 nepriechodne

🇨🇳 不可穿透地

🇸🇮 neprenosljivo

🇮🇸 ógjörðuglega

🇰🇿 өтпейтін түрде

🇬🇪 გაუვალი ფორმით

🇦🇿 keçilməz şəkildə

🇲🇽 impenetrablemente

Etymology

The word 'impenetrably' comes from the root 'penetrable,' which dates back to the late Middle English period. The origin of 'penetrable' is from the Latin 'penetrabilis,' which means 'to pierce through or enter.' This Latin term comes from 'penetrare,' meaning 'to go into, to pierce,' which is composed of 'pen-' meaning 'through' and 'trare' meaning 'to make or pass.' The addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly' creates the form 'impenetrably,' emphasizing the adverbial use of the root word. Over time, the use of this word has evolved to describe not only physical barriers but also abstract concepts that are difficult to understand or analyze. The adaptation of 'impenetrably' reflects the broader linguistic trend of incorporating Latin roots into the English language, especially during the Renaissance, when many classical terms found their way into English vocabulary.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,833, 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.