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impervious

/ɪmˈpɜː.vi.əs/

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adjective

/ɪmˈpɜː.vi.əs/C1formal
  • ruОписывает то, что не может быть затронуто или проникнуто чем-либо, например, водой, повреждением или влиянием.

Describes something that cannot be affected or penetrated by something, such as water, damage, or influence.

  1. Not allowing passageC1formal

    Not allowing fluid or other substances to pass through.

    ruНепроницаемый

    • The material is impervious to water.
    • The walls were made impervious to moisture.
    • This coating makes the surface impervious to stains.

    Synonymsimpenetrableimpermeablesealedwaterproofwatertight

    Antonymspenetrablepermeableporous

  2. Unaffected by somethingC1formal

    Not influenced or affected by something, especially criticism or emotion.

    ruНевосприимчивый

    • She seemed impervious to the criticism.
    • He remained impervious to their pleas for help.
    • The politician was impervious to public opinion.

    Synonymsimmuneinsusceptibleinvulnerableresistantunaffectedunmovedunresponsiveuntouched

    Antonymsreceptiveresponsivesensitivesusceptiblevulnerable

Forms
  • more impervious comparative form
  • most impervious superlative form
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