permeable
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːmiəbəl/ / /ˈpɝmiəbəl/ / /ˈpøːmiəbəl/
adj
Etymology: From Middle English permeable, permiable, from Latin permeābilis.
- Able to be permeated; absorbing or allowing the passage of fluids.
“permeable strata”
“Rainwater sinks through permeable rock to form an underground reservoir.”
- Allowing the passage of persons, information, or other things, especially when such passage occurs despite hopes or expectations otherwise.
“permeable borders”
“permeable boundaries”