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View usage for: (pɜːʳmiəbəl) adjectiveIf a substance is permeable, something such as water or gas can pass through it or soak into it. A number of products have been developed which are permeable to air and water. [+ to] Synonyms: penetrable, porous, absorbent, spongy More Synonyms of permeable permeability (pɜːʳmiəbɪlɪti) uncountable noun ...ingenious devices for adjusting the permeability of the exterior wall. permeable in British English (ˈpɜːmɪəbəl) adjectivecapable of being permeated, esp by liquids Derived forms permeableness (ˈpermeableness) noun permeably (ˈpermeably) adverb Word origin C15: from Late Latin permeābilis, from Latin permeāre to pervade; see permeatepermeable in American English (ˈpɜrmiəbəl) adjective that can be permeated; open to passage or penetration, esp. by fluids Derived forms permeably (ˈpermeably) adverb Word origin ME < L permeabilisSynonyms of 'permeable'penetrable, porous, absorbent, spongy More Synonyms of permeable Definition capable of being permeated, esp. by liquids materials which are permeable to air and water Synonyms penetrable absorptive pervious Additional synonymsThe towels are highly absorbent. Synonyms porous, receptive, imbibing, spongy, permeable, absorptive, blotting, penetrable, pervious, assimilative Definition allowing air and liquids to be absorbed The local limestone is extremely porous. Synonyms permeable, absorbent, spongy, absorptive, penetrable, pervious The earth was spongy from rain. Synonyms porous, light, absorbent, springy, cushioned, elastic, cushiony |