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imperviable

/im'pə:vjəbl/ Cách viết khác : (impervious) /im'pə:vjəs/
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Definition:

"Imperviable" is an adjective that describes something that cannot be passed through or affected by something else. When we say something is imperviable, we mean that it doesn't allow anything to go through it or that it cannot be influenced.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "imperviable" to describe materials or situations. It often refers to physical things (like water-proof materials) or to people who are not influenced by arguments or emotions.

Example:
  1. Physical Meaning: "The raincoat is made of an imperviable material, so it keeps you dry even in heavy rain."
  2. Figurative Meaning: "Despite the criticism, she remained imperviable to the negative comments and continued with her project."
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "imperviable" can be used in scientific discussions, such as geology or materials science, to describe barriers that prevent the passage of liquids or gases.

Word Variants:
  • Impervious: This is a more commonly used variant and has the same meaning. For example: "The wall is impervious to water."
  • Imperviability: This noun form refers to the quality of being imperviable. For example: "The imperviability of the barrier was tested during the experiment."
Different Meanings:

While "imperviable" primarily conveys the idea of being unable to allow passage, it can sometimes also imply emotional strength, such as not being swayed by others' opinions or feelings.

Synonyms:
  • Impenetrable
  • Unyielding
  • Insensitive (in a figurative sense)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs that include "imperviable," but you might come across phrases like "to be impervious to" which means not affected by something. For example: "He is impervious to peer pressure."

Summary:

"Imperviable" describes something that cannot be passed through or affected. You can use it to talk about materials or to describe someone who remains unaffected by external influences.

Adjective
  1. not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
    • a material impervious to water
    • someone impervious to argument

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