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Meaning of impervious

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

impervious

Pronunciation:/ɪmˈpɜːvi.əs//ɪmˈpɝ.vi.əs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Unaffected or unable to be affected by something.

    Example: The man was completely impervious to the deception we were trying.

  2. Preventive of any penetration; impenetrable, impermeable, particularly of water.

    Example: Although patchworked and sagging, the roof proved impervious to the weather.

  3. Immune to damage or effect.

    Example: The old car seemed to be impervious to the wear and tear of age.