Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
penetrable
Adjective
/ˈpɛnɪtrəbəl/
Definition
Capable of being penetrated or pierced.
Examples
- The fabric is water-resistant but still penetrable by small amounts of moisture.
- The dense forest was penetrable only by experienced hikers.
- In a science experiment, the researchers tested how penetrable different membranes were to various molecules.
Meaning
Able to be entered or passed through by something (e.g., light, water, or a person).
Synonyms
- Passable
- Pierceable
- Accessible
- Transmissible
