Impermeable
adjective
Not allowing fluid to pass through.
The new sports jacket is stylish and impermeable to both wind and water.
Often appears as...
- impermeable layer
- practically impermeable
adjective
Not allowing something to go through or enter.
The castle walls were thick and impermeable, providing a safe haven for its inhabitants.
Often appears as...
- impermeable barrier
- impermeable wall
adjective
Not affected or influenced by something.
He seemed impermeable to their criticisms.
Often appears as...
- impermeable to criticism
- impermeable to influence
adjective
Not allowing fluid to pass through.
The new sports jacket is stylish and impermeable to both wind and water.
Often appears as...
- impermeable layer
- practically impermeable
adjective
Not allowing something to go through or enter.
The castle walls were thick and impermeable, providing a safe haven for its inhabitants.
Often appears as...
- impermeable barrier
- impermeable wall
adjective
Not affected or influenced by something.
He seemed impermeable to their criticisms.
Often appears as...
- impermeable to criticism
- impermeable to influence
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Material Context
Use 'impermeable' when describing materials that block liquid, like in clothing or construction.
The impermeable fabric ensures you stay dry in the rain.
Pro Tip 2/3Nature Settings
In environmental contexts, 'impermeable' can refer to soil or rocks that don't let water through.
The impermeable rock prevented the formation of groundwater sources.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used figuratively, like saying a policy or rule is strict and unyielding.
The new stringent privacy policy is impermeable to unauthorized data breaches.
Pro Tip 1/3Material Context
Use 'impermeable' when describing materials that block liquid, like in clothing or construction.
The impermeable fabric ensures you stay dry in the rain.
Pro Tip 2/3Nature Settings
In environmental contexts, 'impermeable' can refer to soil or rocks that don't let water through.
The impermeable rock prevented the formation of groundwater sources.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used figuratively, like saying a policy or rule is strict and unyielding.
The new stringent privacy policy is impermeable to unauthorized data breaches.
Pro Tip 1/3Material Context
Use 'impermeable' when describing materials that block liquid, like in clothing or construction.
The impermeable fabric ensures you stay dry in the rain.
Pro Tip 2/3Nature Settings
In environmental contexts, 'impermeable' can refer to soil or rocks that don't let water through.
The impermeable rock prevented the formation of groundwater sources.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used figuratively, like saying a policy or rule is strict and unyielding.
The new stringent privacy policy is impermeable to unauthorized data breaches.
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Video examples
The psychology of evil PIPE...
which privileged people like to think is fixed and impermeable, with them on the good side, the others on the bad side -- I knew that line was movable, and it was permeable. Good people could be seduced across that line, and under good and some rare circumstances, bad kids could recover with help, with reform, with rehabilitation.
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The amazing ways plants...
Plants' defenses start at their surface. The bark covering tree trunks is full of lignin, a rigid web of compounds that's tough to chew and highly impermeable to pathogens. Leaves are protected by a waxy cuticle
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Urban Tornadoes PIPE...
cities can create their own distinct weather because most of their surface is covered with impermeable materials cities are not only warmer they're also
Video examples
The psychology of evil PIPE...
which privileged people like to think is fixed and impermeable, with them on the good side, the others on the bad side -- I knew that line was movable, and it was permeable. Good people could be seduced across that line, and under good and some rare circumstances, bad kids could recover with help, with reform, with rehabilitation.
Video examples
The amazing ways plants...
Plants' defenses start at their surface. The bark covering tree trunks is full of lignin, a rigid web of compounds that's tough to chew and highly impermeable to pathogens. Leaves are protected by a waxy cuticle
Video examples
Urban Tornadoes PIPE...
cities can create their own distinct weather because most of their surface is covered with impermeable materials cities are not only warmer they're also
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