Impermeable

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɜːrmiəbəl/

Definitions of impermeable

adjective not allowing fluid to pass through

Example Sentences

A1 The raincoat is impermeable to water.

A2 The plastic bag was impermeable, so nothing leaked out of it.

B1 The membrane of the cell is impermeable to certain substances.

B2 The new technology uses impermeable materials to prevent leaks.

C1 The impermeable barrier was designed to keep out all types of contaminants.

C2 The impermeable fabric used in the construction of the building ensured that no water could seep through.

Examples of impermeable in a Sentence

formal The impermeable membrane prevented any liquid from passing through.

informal Her raincoat is impermeable so she never gets wet in the rain.

slang That jacket is totally impermeable to the cold!

figurative His mind seemed impermeable to new ideas, always sticking to his old ways.

Grammatical Forms of impermeable

• past tense: impermeabilized
• plural: impermeables
• comparative: more impermeable
• superlative: most impermeable
• present tense: is impermeable
• future tense: will be impermeable
• perfect tense: has been impermeable
• continuous tense: is being impermeable
• singular: impermeable
• positive degree: impermeable
• infinitive: to be impermeable
• gerund: being impermeable
• participle: impermeable

Origin and Evolution of impermeable

First Known Use: 1615 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'impermeable' originates from the Latin word 'impermeabilis', which is a combination of 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'permeabilis' (meaning 'permeable').

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century, 'impermeable' has retained its meaning of not allowing liquids or gases to pass through over time.