Penetrable

/ˈpenətrəbl/
adjective

Able to be entered or passed through easily.

The thick jungle seemed hardly penetrable.
Visual representation of "penetrable" - Able to be entered or passed through easily

Often appears as...

  • hardly penetrable
  • easily penetrable
adjective

Able to be realized or understood.

Her abstract thoughts were not exactly penetrable.
Visual representation of "penetrable" - Able to be realized or understood

Often appears as...

  • not penetrable
  • barely penetrable
adjective

Able to be affected by something deeply or significantly.

His emotions had developed a protective wall, but it was still penetrable.
Visual representation of "penetrable" - Able to be affected by something deeply or significantly

Often appears as...

  • hardly penetrable
  • easily penetrable
adjective

Able to be entered or passed through easily.

The thick jungle seemed hardly penetrable.
Visual representation of "penetrable" - Able to be entered or passed through easily

Often appears as...

  • hardly penetrable
  • easily penetrable
adjective

Able to be realized or understood.

Her abstract thoughts were not exactly penetrable.
Visual representation of "penetrable" - Able to be realized or understood

Often appears as...

  • not penetrable
  • barely penetrable
adjective

Able to be affected by something deeply or significantly.

His emotions had developed a protective wall, but it was still penetrable.
Visual representation of "penetrable" - Able to be affected by something deeply or significantly

Often appears as...

  • hardly penetrable
  • easily penetrable
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Physical Barrier

Used when talking about something that stops movement, like walls or dense areas.

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The old castle's walls were once penetrable, but now they're reinforced.
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Ease of Entry

Describes how simple it is to enter or go through something physical.

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The once impassable cave is now easily penetrable by tourists.
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Literal Meaning

Focuses on the actual, literal ability to pass through an object or substance.

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This fabric is penetrable by water, so it's not good for raincoats.
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Safari Live - Day 186 PIPE...

the a winner prides second attempt to reclaim lost ground was made by penetrable defense of mine of teeth

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