Imperviousness: meaning, definitions and examples
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imperviousness
[ ɪmˈpɜː.vi.əs.nəs ]
resistance to external influences
Imperviousness refers to the quality or state of being unaffected or untouched by external influences or forces. It implies a strong resistance to penetration, damage, or harm.
Synonyms
immunity, insusceptibility, resistance
Examples of usage
- The imperviousness of the material to water made it ideal for outdoor use.
- His imperviousness to criticism allowed him to focus on his goals without being discouraged.
Translations
Translations of the word "imperviousness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impermeabilidade
🇮🇳 अभेद्यता
🇩🇪 Undurchlässigkeit
🇮🇩 ketahanan
🇺🇦 непроникність
🇵🇱 nieprzepuszczalność
🇯🇵 不浸透性 (ふしんとうせい)
🇫🇷 imperméabilité
🇪🇸 impermeabilidad
🇹🇷 geçilmezlik
🇰🇷 불침투성 (bulchimtoeseong)
🇸🇦 عدم النفاذية
🇨🇿 nepropustnost
🇸🇰 nepriepustnosť
🇨🇳 不透水性 (bù tòu shuǐ xìng)
🇸🇮 neprepustnost
🇮🇸 ógegndræpi
🇰🇿 өткізбеушілік
🇬🇪 გაუმტარობა
🇦🇿 keçirilməzlik
🇲🇽 impermeabilidad
Word origin
The word 'imperviousness' is derived from the Latin word 'impervius', which means 'not allowing entrance'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The concept of imperviousness has been valued throughout history in various contexts, from materials science to personal resilience.