Impervious vs. Impermeable
Difference Between Impervious and Impermeable
Impervious➦
not allowing fluid to pass through
an impervious layer of basaltic clay
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Impermeable➦
Impossible to permeate
an impermeable membrane.
an impermeable border.
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Impervious➦
unable to be affected by
he worked, apparently impervious to the heat
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Impermeable➦
Impossible to permeate.
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Impervious➦
Incapable of being penetrated
a material impervious to water.
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Impermeable➦
Not allowing passage, especially of liquids; waterproof.
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Impervious➦
Incapable of being affected
impervious to fear.
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Impermeable➦
Not permeable; not permitting passage, as of a fluid. through its substance; impervious; impenetrable; as, India rubber is impermeable to water and to air.
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Impervious➦
Unaffected or unable to be affected by something.
The man was completely impervious to the deception we were trying.
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Impermeable➦
preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through;
impermeable stone
an impermeable layer of scum
a coat impermeable to rain
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Impervious➦
Preventive of any penetration; impenetrable, impermeable, particularly of water.
Although patchworked and sagging, the roof proved impervious to the weather.
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Impervious➦
Immune to damage or effect.
The old car seemed to be impervious to the wear and tear of age.
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Impervious➦
Not pervious; not admitting of entrance or passage through; as, a substance impervious to water or air.
This gulf impassable, impervious.
The minds of these zealots were absolutely impervious.
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Impervious➦
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected;
a material impervious to water
someone impervious to argument
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