penetrable

adjective

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

Examples of penetrable in a Sentence

unfortunately, our netting proved to be a rather penetrable barrier that allowed in our cabin a steady stream of mosquitoes
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Consider the material: Leather sofas are less penetrable by dust, debris, and liquids than fabric sofas. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024 As last weekend’s tightrope walk shows, the site remains penetrable. Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024 Among Clarke’s first major requests was research into ways Metro could make gates less penetrable. Justin George, Washington Post, 28 July 2023 Twenty-seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, our defenses against the coronavirus seem at once stronger and more penetrable than ever. Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022 See all Example Sentences for penetrable 

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of penetrable was in 1538

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“Penetrable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penetrable. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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penetrable

adjective
pen·​e·​tra·​ble ˈpen-ə-trə-bəl How to pronounce penetrable (audio)
: capable of being penetrated
penetrability noun
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