adj
permeable
Permeable (adj) means allowing liquids or gases to pass through it.
adj
1
Allowing liquids or gases to pass through it.
"Rainwater sinks through permeable rock to form an underground reservoir."
"One hundred thirty-one small, highly permeable masonry wall specimens built of concrete blocks or of bricks were treated with cement-water paints or with other waterproofings."
— Publications of the National Bureau of Standards (1948)
2
(figurative) Easy for people, information or other things to get through, often despite attempts to stop them.
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Etymology
Came into English as Middle English permeable, permiable, from Latin permeābilis.
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What is the meaning of permeable?
"permeable" (adj) means allowing liquids or gases to pass through it.
What is another word for permeable?
Other words for "permeable" include penetrable.
What is the opposite of permeable?
The opposite of "permeable" is impermeable.
What are the different meanings of permeable?
"permeable" has 2 main meanings: 1. Allowing liquids or gases to pass through it; 2. (figurative) Easy for people, information or other things to get through, often despite attempts to stop them.
