impermeable

See also: imperméable

English

Etymology

From French imperméable, from Latin impermeābilis, from im- + permeābilis (“permeable”).

Adjective

impermeable (comparative more impermeable, superlative most impermeable)

  1. Impossible to permeate.
  2. Not allowing passage, especially of liquids; waterproof.

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Translations

Catalan

Etymology

From Latin impermeābilis, equivalent to im- +‎ permeable.

Pronunciation
  • (Balearic) IPA(key): /im.pəɾ.meˈa.blə/
  • (Central) IPA(key): /im.pər.meˈa.blə/
  • (Valencian) IPA(key): /im.peɾ.meˈa.ble/

Adjective

impermeable (masculine and feminine plural impermeables)

  1. impermeable
    Antonym: permeable

Noun

impermeable m (plural impermeables)

  1. raincoat
  • impermeabilitat

Spanish

Etymology

From Latin impermeābilis, equivalent to im- +‎ permeable.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /impermeˈable/, [ĩmpermeˈaβle]

Adjective

impermeable (plural impermeables)

  1. impermeable
    Antonym: permeable

Noun

impermeable m (plural impermeables)

  1. raincoat
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