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permeable Antonyms

Opposite of permeable

Because the opposite of permeable shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Allowing liquids or gases to pass through (of a material or membrane).

Usage Example

"The city installed impermeable pavement in the parking lot to allow rainwater to soak directly into the ground."

Strongest
impermeable
impervious
nonporous
Strong
watertight
waterproof
impenetrable
airtight

• adjective (Context 2)

Open to outside influences, ideas, or entry; not strictly bounded or isolated.

Usage Example

"In the modern digital economy, the boundaries between work and personal life have become increasingly impervious."

Strongest
impervious
impenetrable
Strong
closed
rigid

Similar words to permeable

Words similar to permeable shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

porous
pervious
open
receptive
penetrable
accessible
absorbent
fluid
See all synonyms of permeable

• Nearby Words

permanent
permanently
permeability
permeable
permeate
permissible
permissibly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Permeable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/permeable
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