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imperviousnot 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/

Korean meaning: 불침투성의, 영향받지 않는

Korean pronunciation: 임**퍼**비어스

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

impervious concept
💡 Concept

A person remains impervious to the heavy rain with protective gear

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impervious rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The curious watch the serious through barriers impervious!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪmˈpɜːviəs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixim--
Rootperv
Suffix--ious

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.

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🎵Rhyme

seriousvariouscurious
serious
various
curious

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

He seemed impervious to embarrassment, dancing wildly despite everyone's stares.

The company's reputation remained impervious to the scandal.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

waterproofresistantimmuneunaffectedinvulnerable

Antonyms

permeableporousvulnerable

Related

impermeableperviouspenetrable