permeable
Able to be permeated; absorbing or allowing the passage of fluidsAble to be permeated; absorbing or allowing the passage of fluids.
» The material is permeable to light.
Das Material ist lichtdurchlässig.
Meaning
2 sensesAble to be permeated; absorbing or allowing the passage of fluids.
permeable strata
Rainwater sinks through permeable rock to form an underground reservoir.
дышащийdyšaščij, проницаемыйpronicajemyj, пропускающийpropuskajuščij
allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through
(broadly)Allowing the passage of persons, information, or other things, especially when such passage occurs despite hopes or expectations otherwise.
permeable borders
permeable boundaries
Examples
2 sentencesThe material is permeable to light.
deDas Material ist lichtdurchlässig.
The runoff ended up infiltrating into the permeable soil.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English permeable, permiable, from Latin permeābilis.From Middle English permeable, permiable, from Latin permeābilis.
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Forms
more permeable, most permeable| Comparative | more permeable Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most permeable Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsAntonyms
4 antonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form