Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
impervious
Adjective
/ɪmˈpɜrviəs/
Definition
Not allowing something to pass through; impenetrable.
Examples
- The raincoat is made of an impervious material that keeps you dry.
- His impervious attitude made it difficult for others to get close to him.
- The building’s impervious walls kept out the moisture from the soil.
Meaning
If something is impervious, it means that it cannot be affected by something else. It often refers to materials that do not allow fluids or other substances to permeate them.
Synonyms
- Impermeable
- Unyielding
- Unmoved
- Impenetrable
