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Impermeable: meaning, definitions and examples

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impermeable

 

[ ɪmˈpɜː.mi.ə.bl̩ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

waterproof clothing

Not allowing liquid to pass through; waterproof.

Synonyms

impervious, waterproof, watertight

Examples of usage

  • The impermeable raincoat kept me dry during the storm.
  • The impermeable fabric prevented any water from seeping through.
Context #2 | Adjective

unable to be influenced

Not able to be affected or influenced by something.

Synonyms

immune, invulnerable, resistant

Examples of usage

  • His impermeable attitude towards criticism often caused conflicts.
  • She had an impermeable determination to succeed.

Translations

Translations of the word "impermeable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impermeável

🇮🇳 जलरोधक

🇩🇪 wasserdicht

🇮🇩 kedap air

🇺🇦 водонепроникний

🇵🇱 nieprzemakalny

🇯🇵 防水の

🇫🇷 imperméable

🇪🇸 impermeable

🇹🇷 su geçirmez

🇰🇷 방수의

🇸🇦 مقاوم للماء

🇨🇿 nepromokavý

🇸🇰 nepremokavý

🇨🇳 防水的

🇸🇮 neprepusten

🇮🇸 vatnsheldur

🇰🇿 су өткізбейтін

🇬🇪 წყალგაუმტარი

🇦🇿 su keçirməz

🇲🇽 impermeable

Etymology

The word 'impermeable' comes from the Latin word 'impermeabilis', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'permeabilis' (permeable). The term has been used in English since the early 17th century to describe something that does not allow the passage of fluids or gases. Over time, the word has expanded to also refer to things that are impervious to influence or penetration.

See also: permeability.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,323, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.