Meaning of permeable in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈpərmiəb(ə)l/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   permeable

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from Latin permeabilis, from permeare‘pass through’ (see permeate)

   Definitions

   1. allowing (especially liquids) to pass or diffuse through

   Examples

   • « permeable membranes »
   • « rock that is permeable by water »

   Synonyms

   • porous
   • leaky
   • semipermeable

   Antonyms

   • impermeable

See also

• leaky
• pervious

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