permeable — meaning in English

English meaning

• leaky adjective Having a crack or hole that lets liquid or gas escape; not properly sealed.
• permeable adj Able to be permeated; absorbing or allowing the passage of fluids.

Senses

permeable is used for these senses in English:

• leaky Having leaks; not fully sealed.
• permeable (by extension) Allowing the passage of persons, information, or other things, especially when such passage occurs despite hopes or expectations otherwise.

leaky — full definition

1. adjective Having a crack or hole that lets liquid or gas escape; not properly sealed.
2. adjective Prone to letting out secrets or confidential information.

permeable — full definition

1. adj Able to be permeated; absorbing or allowing the passage of fluids.
2. adj Allowing the passage of persons, information, or other things, especially when such passage occurs despite hopes or expectations otherwise.

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