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Imperviously: meaning, definitions and examples

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imperviously

 

[ ɪmˈpɜːrviəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

Imperviously means in a manner that does not allow anything to pass through or be affected. It can also imply being unaffected by influences or distractions. This term is often used to describe surfaces that repel liquids or emotions that do not show vulnerability. In various contexts, it signifies an ability to withstand pressure or criticism without yielding.

Synonyms

inflexibly, insensitively, unyieldingly

Examples of usage

  • The wall stood imperviously against the storm.
  • She walked imperviously through the crowd, ignoring the stares.
  • His impervious demeanor made it hard for others to read his feelings.

Translations

Translations of the word "imperviously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impermeavelmente

🇮🇳 अपरिवर्तनीयता

🇩🇪 undurchlässig

🇮🇩 tidak tembus

🇺🇦 непробивний

🇵🇱 nieprzepuszczalnie

🇯🇵 侵入を許さない

🇫🇷 imperméablement

🇪🇸 impermeablemente

🇹🇷 geçirilemez bir şekilde

🇰🇷 불침투성으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير قابل للاختراق

🇨🇿 neprůhledně

🇸🇰 nepriepustne

🇨🇳 不可渗透地

🇸🇮 nepropustno

🇮🇸 ógjörlegt

🇰🇿 өтпейтін түрде

🇬🇪 აუცილებლად

🇦🇿 keçirilməz bir şəkildə

🇲🇽 impermeablemente

Etymology

The word 'impervious' originates from the Latin 'impervius', where 'in-' denotes negation and 'pervius' relates to 'pervious', meaning 'allowing passage.' The term was adopted into English in the early 17th century. It has evolved from its original use to describe physical barriers, such as surfaces preventing the passage of liquids, to metaphorical uses in literature and daily conversation, reflecting emotional resilience and invulnerability to external pressures. Over time, 'imperviously' has become widely used to illustrate both physical and emotional states, often implying a sense of strength and stoicism.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,844, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.