permeable
adjective
Simple meaning
Allowing the passage of persons, information, or other things.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɝmiəbəl
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Definition
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adjective
Able to be permeated; absorbing or allowing the passage of fluids.
by extension
Allowing the passage of persons, information, or other things, especially when such passage occurs despite hopes or expectations otherwise.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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More ways to use permeable
- “Permeable membranes.”adjective
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Synonyms
Sense: able to be permeated
Antonyms
Sense: able to be permeated
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