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- [im-pur-vee-uh s]
- /ɪmˈpɜr vi əs/
- /ɪmˈpɜː.vi.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pur-vee-uh s]
- /ɪmˈpɜr vi əs/
Definitions of impervious word
- adjective impervious not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable: The coat is impervious to rain. 1
- adjective impervious incapable of being injured or impaired: impervious to wear and tear. 1
- adjective impervious incapable of being influenced, persuaded, or affected: impervious to reason; impervious to another's suffering. 1
- noun impervious Not allowing fluid to pass through. 1
- adjective impervious material: impenetrable 1
- adjective impervious person: unaffected 1
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Origin of impervious
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
From the Latin word impervius, dating back to 1640-50. See im-2, pervious
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Parts of speech for Impervious
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preposition
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impervious popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impervious
adj impervious
- impenetrable — not penetrable; that cannot be penetrated, pierced, entered, etc.
- resistant — resisting.
- invulnerable — incapable of being wounded, hurt, or damaged.
- inaccessible — Unable to be reached.
- immune — protected from a disease or the like, as by inoculation.
adjective impervious
- unbending — not bending or curving; inflexible; rigid.
- unyielding — unable to bend or be penetrated under pressure; hard: trees so unyielding that they broke in the harsh north winds.
- unwavering — to sway to and fro; flutter: Foliage wavers in the breeze.
- rigid — stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
- obdurate — unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding.
Antonyms for impervious
adj impervious
- susceptible — admitting or capable of some specified treatment: susceptible of a high polish; susceptible to various interpretations.
- penetrable — capable of being penetrated.
- responsive — responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.
- vulnerable — capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon: a vulnerable part of the body.
- moved — to pass from one place or position to another.
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