Impervious

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɜrviəs/

Definitions of impervious

adjective not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by

Example Sentences

A1 The raincoat was impervious to water, keeping me dry during the storm.

A2 The fortress was impervious to enemy attacks, with its strong walls and defenses.

B1 Her confidence was impervious to criticism, allowing her to stay focused on her goals.

B2 The encryption software was impervious to hackers, ensuring the security of sensitive information.

C1 His mind was impervious to distractions, allowing him to concentrate fully on the task at hand.

C2 The scientist's theory was impervious to criticism, withstanding rigorous testing and peer review.

Examples of impervious in a Sentence

formal The new material is impervious to water and air, making it ideal for use in construction.

informal She seems impervious to criticism, always staying positive no matter what.

slang He acts like he's impervious to consequences, but eventually he'll face the music.

figurative Her heart had become impervious to love after so many heartbreaks.

Grammatical Forms of impervious

• past tense: impervioused
• plural: imperviouses
• comparative: more impervious
• superlative: most impervious
• present tense: impervious
• future tense: will be impervious
• perfect tense: have been impervious
• continuous tense: is being impervious
• singular: impervious
• positive degree: impervious
• infinitive: to be impervious
• gerund: imperviousing
• participle: impervioused

Origin and Evolution of impervious

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'impervious' originated from the Latin word 'impervius', which is a combination of the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' and 'pervius' meaning 'permeable'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that cannot be penetrated or passed through, the word 'impervious' has evolved to also mean being unaffected or not influenced by something.