permeable

adjective

ˈpər-mē-ə-bəl How to pronounce permeable (audio)
Definition of permeablenext
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 Their results suggest that several factors worked together to sustain the underground environment, including highly permeable fractured rocks, lingering heat from the impact itself and the region's natural geothermal energy. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 June 2026 In Brisbane, that boundary is more permeable. — Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 The permeable structure quickly absorbs a slew of relatable moments. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 May 2026 The City of New Orleans has required its Department of Public Works to use permeable paving in lots and other spaces where practical. — Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for permeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permeable
  1. penetrable
  2. porous
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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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  • Because the levee is earthen and porous, nearly 100 volunteers remained in Rocky Ripple on Sunday afternoon.
    — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Baking soda is mildly abrasive and can get into porous material (like grout) to remove dirt without damaging it.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of porous

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“Permeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permeable. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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