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单词 penetrable
释义

penetrable

adjective

pen·​e·​tra·​ble ˈpe-nə-trə-bəl How to pronounce penetrable (audio)
: capable of being penetrated
penetrability
ˌpe-nə-trə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce penetrable (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • passable
  • permeable
  • pervious
  • porous
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Example Sentences

unfortunately, our netting proved to be a rather penetrable barrier that allowed in our cabin a steady stream of mosquitoes
Recent Examples on the Web And then there are steel ceilings, ones that are not penetrable, no matter what skills, education or work ethic a person brings. Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2022 But the Taliban have proven how penetrable Kabul is to them in the past week, by assassinating government spokesmen, a local official and even prison prosecutors. Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Aug. 2021 But the Taliban have proven how penetrable Kabul is to them in the past week, by assassinating government spokesmen, a local official and even prison prosecutors. Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Aug. 2021 But the Taliban have proven how penetrable Kabul is to them in the past week, by assassinating government spokesmen, a local official and even prison prosecutors. Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Aug. 2021 But the Taliban have proven how penetrable Kabul is to them in the past week, by assassinating government spokesmen, a local official and even prison prosecutors. Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Aug. 2021 But the Taliban have proven how penetrable Kabul is to them in the past week, by assassinating government spokesmen, a local official and even prison prosecutors. Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Aug. 2021 But the Taliban have proven how penetrable Kabul is to them in the past week, by assassinating government spokesmen, a local official and even prison prosecutors. Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Aug. 2021 But the Taliban have proven how penetrable Kabul is to them in the past week, by assassinating government spokesmen, a local official and even prison prosecutors. Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Aug. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined above

penetrable

adjective

as in porous
capable of being passed into or through unfortunately, our netting proved to be a rather penetrable barrier that allowed in our cabin a steady stream of mosquitoes

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • porous
  • permeable
  • absorbent
  • pervious
  • passable
  • breathable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • impenetrable
  • impermeable
  • impervious
  • impassable
  • dense
  • watertight
  • airtight
  • nonporous
  • thick
  • impassible
  • compact
  • close
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