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permeableallowing liquids or gases to pass through

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: allowing liquids or gases to pass through

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrmiəbl/

Korean meaning: 액체나 기체가 통과할 수 있는, 투과성의

Korean pronunciation: **퍼**미어블

Example Sentences

  • My umbrella turned out to be permeable, so I got soaked like a wet poodle in the rain.
  • The cell membrane is selectively permeable to certain molecules.
  • His excuses were as permeable as Swiss cheese - full of holes!

permeable

ADJECTIVE

//ˈpɜːrmiəbl//

allowing liquids or gases to pass through

permeable concept
💡 Concept

The gardener waters permeable sandy soil that absorbs water quickly

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permeable rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Permeable walls show measurable flow, while solid ones create considerable blockage!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpɜːrmiəbl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpɜːmiəbl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixper--
Rootmea
Suffix--able

Origin

From Latin 'permeabilis', derived from 'permeare' meaning 'to pass through'. The word combines the prefix 'per-' (through) with 'meabilis' (able to pass), influenced by Latin 'meare' (to go or pass).

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🎵Rhyme

measurableconsiderablememorable
measurable
considerable
memorable

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My umbrella turned out to be permeable, so I got soaked like a wet poodle in the rain.

The cell membrane is selectively permeable to certain molecules.

😄 Fun example

His excuses were as permeable as Swiss cheese - full of holes!

The permeable pavement allows rainwater to filter through naturally.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

porouspenetrableabsorbentpervious

Antonyms

impermeablewaterproofimpervious

Related

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