Impermeable: meaning, definitions and examples
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impermeable
[ ɪmˈpɜː.mi.ə.bl̩ ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.