Imperviousness: meaning, definitions and examples

This is a repeat word and should ideally be included only once. Use the entry provided earlier.

Suitable for describing the act of opposing or withstanding something, such as physical force, disease, or social pressure. Can have a positive or negative connotation depending on context.

• The antibiotic resistance of the bacteria is a growing concern in medicine.
• Their resistance to the new policy was strong and vocal.

Often used in a medical or psychological context to describe a state of being not easily affected by disease or influence.

• His insusceptibility to the virus made him an ideal candidate for the experiment.
• Her emotional insusceptibility was mistaken for indifference.

Best used when referring to the ability to resist illness or harmful effects, either in a biological or legal context.

• Children are more likely to get sick because their immunity is still developing.
• He was granted immunity from prosecution in exchange for his testimony.