impervious — not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is impervious to modern technology - she still refuses to use a smartphone.
- The concrete floor is impervious to spills, making it perfect for the laboratory.
- He seemed impervious to embarrassment, dancing wildly despite everyone's stares.
impervious
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/]
not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by
The knight's cloak is impervious to the sudden downpour, keeping him bone-dry.
Pervert can't penetrate the impervious wall that blocks everything
The curious watch the serious through barriers impervious!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'imperviousus', derived from 'im-' (not) + 'pervius' (passable, from 'per-' meaning through + 'via' meaning way/path). The word entered English in the late 16th century.
Breakdown
im- (not) + per- (through) + -vi- (way/path) + -ous (adjective suffix) = impervious
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is impervious to modern technology - she still refuses to use a smartphone.”
“The concrete floor is impervious to spills, making it perfect for the laboratory.”
“He seemed impervious to embarrassment, dancing wildly despite everyone's stares.”
“The company's reputation remained impervious to the scandal.”
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