Permeable
/ˈpɜːmiəbəl/ adj
adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Able to be permeated; absorbing or allowing the passage of fluids.
"permeable strata"
- 2 Allowing the passage of persons, information, or other things, especially when such passage occurs despite hopes or expectations otherwise. broadly
"permeable borders"
Adjective
- 1 allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through wordnet
Example
More examples"The material is permeable to light."
Etymology
From Middle English permeable, permiable, from Latin permeābilis.