permeable
Translation
permeable
Examples
This fabric is permeable to water.
This fabric is permeable to water.
The cell membrane is selectively permeable.
The cell membrane is selectively permeable.
Grammar Patterns
((permeable)) ((to sth.)) allowing (sth.) to pass through This fabric is permeable to water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: porous, penetrable; Antonyms: impermeable, waterproof
Etymology
From Latin 'permeare' 'to pass through' (per- 'through' + meare 'to pass').
Memory Tips
Think of 'permit' or 'permission' to pass through. Something permeable permits things to pass through it.