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- [pur-mee-uh-buh l]
- /ˈpɜr mi ə bəl/
- /ˈpɜː.mi.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pur-mee-uh-buh l]
- /ˈpɜr mi ə bəl/
Definitions of permeable word
- adjective permeable capable of being permeated. 1
- adjective permeable allowing gas or liquid through 1
- adjective permeable allowing sth to pass through 1
- adjective permeable If a substance is permeable, something such as water or gas can pass through it or soak into it. 0
- adjective permeable capable of being permeated, esp by liquids 0
- adjective permeable that can be permeated; open to passage or penetration, esp. by fluids 0
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Origin of permeable
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin permeābilis, equivalent to permeā(re) to permeate + -bilis -ble
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Parts of speech for Permeable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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permeable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for permeable
adj permeable
- absorbent — Absorbent material soaks up liquid easily.
- absorptive — able or tending to absorb; absorbent.
- assimilative — of or causing assimilation; assimilating
- assimilatory — characterized by assimilation; assimilating.
- bibulous — addicted to alcohol
Antonyms for permeable
adj permeable
- airtight — If a container is airtight, its lid fits so tightly that no air can get in or out.
- bulletproof — Something that is bulletproof is made of a strong material that bullets cannot pass through.
- delphic — of or relating to Delphi or its oracle or temple
- impenetrable — not penetrable; that cannot be penetrated, pierced, entered, etc.
adjective permeable
- enigmatical — Pertaining to an enigma.
- impermeable — not permeable; impassable.
- impervious — not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable: The coat is impervious to rain.
- incognizable — Not cognizable; incapable of being recognised.
- waterproof — impervious to water.
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