adj
permeable
Permeable (adj) means Able to be permeated; absorbing or allowing the passage of fluids.
adj
1
Able to be permeated; absorbing or allowing the passage of fluids.
2
Allowing the passage of persons, information, or other things, especially when such passage occurs despite hopes or expectations otherwise.
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Etymology
From Middle English permeable, permiable, from Latin permeābilis.
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What is the meaning of permeable?
"permeable" (adj) means able to be permeated; absorbing or allowing the passage of fluids.
What are the different meanings of permeable?
"permeable" has 2 main meanings: 1. Able to be permeated; absorbing or allowing the passage of fluids; 2. Allowing the passage of persons, information, or other things, especially when such passage occurs despite hopes or expectations otherwise.