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impervious

 

[ ɪmˈpɜː.vi.əs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

to water

Not allowing water to pass through; waterproof. Impervious materials such as rubber or plastic are commonly used to make raincoats and boots.

Synonyms

impermeable, sealed, waterproof

Examples of usage

  • Impervious raincoats are essential in heavy rain.
  • Rubber boots are impervious to water.
Context #2 | Adjective

to emotions

Not capable of being affected or disturbed. She remained impervious to his compliments, showing no emotional response.

Synonyms

insensitive, unaffected, unmoved

Examples of usage

  • Despite his efforts, he found her impervious to his charm.
  • She seemed impervious to the criticism, continuing with her work undeterred.

Translations

Translations of the word "impervious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impermeável

🇮🇳 अभेद्य

🇩🇪 undurchlässig

🇮🇩 tahan air

🇺🇦 непроникний

🇵🇱 nieprzepuszczalny

🇯🇵 不浸透性の

🇫🇷 imperméable

🇪🇸 impermeable

🇹🇷 geçirmez

🇰🇷 불침투성의

🇸🇦 غير منفذ

🇨🇿 nepropustný

🇸🇰 nepriepustný

🇨🇳 不透水的

🇸🇮 neprepusten

🇮🇸 ógegndræptur

🇰🇿 өткізбейтін

🇬🇪 არასაიმედო

🇦🇿 sızdırmaz

🇲🇽 impermeable

Word origin

The word 'impervious' originated from the Latin word 'impervius', which is a combination of 'im' (not) and 'pervius' (permeable). The term was first recorded in the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, 'impervious' has evolved to encompass not only physical barriers but also emotional and psychological resilience.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,117, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.