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permeable

adjective

/ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

Meaning

allowing liquids or gases to pass through

The soil in this area is very permeable to water.

porous, absorbent, penetrable, leaky

impermeable, watertight, sealed

permeable soil, permeable membrane, highly permeable, permeable surface

Empty, bleak, and without people; feeling very sad and lonely.

basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something

studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying

obsolete; no longer current

humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way

not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation