PERMEABLE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

permeable

adjective

ˈpər-mē-ə-bəl

Definition of permeable

as in penetrable

capable of being passed into or through a permeable fabric that allows your body heat to escape will be much more comfortable in the summertime

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Recent Examples of permeable The flooding did not damage the permeable new walkways, which were constructed to handle water, said Jen Schmits Thomas, spokesperson for the Art Center. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026 The next slide showed the site transformed into a park, with trees, flowers, permeable pavement, and comfortable seating. — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Systems like Belgard’s permeable pavers allow rainwater to filter into the ground instead of running off, which helps manage stormwater and support a healthier landscape. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 The method creates a fracture network that’s more permeable than would be possible using traditional hydraulic fracturing. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for permeable

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The wall between the two has long been viewed as performative and penetrable.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
By breaking actives down into smaller molecules, the fermentation process makes the ingredient more bioavailable and penetrable.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025

Definition of penetrable

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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

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