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penetrable

/ˈpɛn.ə.tɹə.bəl/
pen · e · tra · ble
Adverb:penetrably
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• adjective

1

Capable of being pierced, entered, or passed through physically.

Example

"The loose sandy soil proved easily penetrable by the deep roots of the saplings."

2

Capable of being understood, fathomed, or discerned by the mind.

Example

"With proper historical context, even the poet's most complex allusions become penetrable to the careful reader."

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• Rhymes for penetrable

• Nearby Words

pending
pendulous
pendulum
penetrable
penetrate
penetrating
penetratingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French pénétrable or directly from Latin penetrabilis, from penetrare ('to pierce into, enter'), related to penitus ('deeply, inwardly').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Penetrable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/penetrable
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