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permeable

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːmiəbəl/ / /ˈpɝmiəbəl/ / /ˈpøːmiəbəl/

adj

Etymology: From Middle English permeable, permiable, from Latin permeābilis.

  1. Able to be permeated; absorbing or allowing the passage of fluids.

    permeable strata

    Rainwater sinks through permeable rock to form an underground reservoir.

  2. Allowing the passage of persons, information, or other things, especially when such passage occurs despite hopes or expectations otherwise.

    permeable borders

    permeable boundaries