PENETRABLE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

penetrable

adjective

ˈpe-nə-trə-bəl

Definition of penetrable

as in porous

capable of being passed into or through unfortunately, our netting proved to be a rather penetrable barrier that allowed in our cabin a steady stream of mosquitoes

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Recent Examples of penetrable By breaking actives down into smaller molecules, the fermentation process makes the ingredient more bioavailable and penetrable. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025 Bouncing back seven years after the barely penetrable Sunset, the Hungarian director’s new film takes its time to kick in but is a uniquely personal coming-of-age drama. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025 Among Clarke’s first major requests was research into ways Metro could make gates less penetrable. — Justin George, Washington Post, 28 July 2023 Strong actors also can’t prop up a script built out of barely penetrable mumbo jumbo. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for penetrable

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Adjective

Lynn replaced Alex Grinch, who was fired before finishing his second season leading a defense that was porous and poor, ranking as the 94th and 121st most generous defense in the nation in 2022 and ’23, respectively.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Rather than treating the waste solely as something to dispose of, the researchers converted its carbon content into a porous material that serves as the structural framework for thermal energy storage.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of porous

Adjective

After considering several options, including swapping the heat shield out for a newer one with more permeable Avcoat, NASA decided instead to change Orion’s reentry profile.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
Four permeable areas share the overall space of the galleries, which are separated into a trio of ocean zones—Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic—and one incongruous but central sea, the Mediterranean.

— George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of permeable

Adjective

The absorbent cork protects your surfaces and satisfyingly slides down the table when someone needs a reminder.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
Shop our favorite high-traffic area rugs for living rooms, plush rugs for bedrooms, absorbent rugs for bathrooms, outdoor rugs for patios, and stain-resistant runners for kitchens that can hold up to spills with ease.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026

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