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Meaning of permeable
The primary meaning of "permeable" is allowing fluids or gases to pass through.
Etymology of permeable
The word "permeable" comes from the Latin "permeare," meaning to pass through, which is a combination of "per" (through) and "meare" (to pass)
Historically, the term has been used in scientific and technical contexts to describe materials and surfaces that allow the passage of substances
Synonyms
porous
penetrable
pervious
passable
open
susceptible
vulnerable
receptive
sensitive
impressionable
absorptive
spongy
sievelike
leaky
holey
gaping
breezy
airy
transparent
translucent
diaphanous
gauzy
filmy
semipermeable
permeative
absorptive
conductive
transmissive
diffusible
Definitions
- Able to be passed through or penetrated, especially by a liquid or gas
- * Allowing fluids or gases to pass through due to the presence of pores or openings
- * Capable of being influenced or affected by something
Usage Examples
- The soil was permeable, allowing water to drain quickly
- * The membrane was permeable to certain gases, but not to others
- * The city's permeable zoning laws made it easy for new businesses to open
Antonyms
impermeable
impervious
imperforate
solid
airtight
watertight
leakproof
nonporous
dense
compact
impregnable
resistant
repellent
proof
secure
tight
closed
blocked
obstructed
sealed