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permeable Synonyms

Another word for permeable

Choosing another word for permeable depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 porous pavement in the parking lot to allow rainwater to soak directly into the ground."

Strongest
porous
pervious
Strong
penetrable
absorbent
spongy
breathable

• 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 porous."

Strongest
porous
Strong
open
receptive
accessible
fluid

Opposites of permeable

The opposite of permeable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

impermeable
impervious
nonporous
impenetrable
waterproof
closed
watertight
rigid
See all opposites of permeable

• Nearby Words

permanent
permanently
permeability
permeable
permeate
permissible
permissibly

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