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What is another word for Penetrable? – 149 Penetrable Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    permeable vulnerable susceptible open receptive sensitive exposed accessible weak fragile delicate prone liable subject inclined disposed tender impressionable pliable malleable yielding soft porous leaky holey gaping pervious transparent translucent passive obedient compliant tractable manageable governable influenceable persuadable moldable shapeable adaptable flexible responsive reactive conductive

    Meaning of Penetrable

    The primary meaning of the word "Penetrable" refers to something that can be entered or passed into, either physically or in terms of influence or effect.

    Definitions

    • Capable of being penetrated, entered, or passed into, either physically or in terms of influence or effect
    • Able to be influenced or affected by something, such as an idea, emotion, or external factor
    • Not impenetrable or impervious, allowing for the passage or entry of something

    Etymology of Penetrable

    The word "Penetrable" originates from the Latin words "penetrare," meaning to penetrate, and the suffix "-able," which forms an adjective indicating capability or possibility
    Historically, the term has been used to describe physical and metaphorical forms of entry or influence, evolving to encompass a range of contexts and applications

    Example Uses

    • The fortress was penetrable only through a secret passage
    • The company's penetrable security system made it vulnerable to cyber attacks
    • Her penetrable nature made her easily influenced by her friends' opinions

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    impenetrable impervious inaccessible invulnerable resistant immune hardened fortified secure strong solid dense impermeable opaque nonporous unyielding stubborn unresponsive unreceptive closed blocked obstructed sealed shut locked

    Related Nouns

    barrier boundary wall fence gate door entrance opening passage hole gap crack weakness vulnerability susceptibility receptivity sensitivity exposure accessibility permeability porousness transparency fragility delicacy pliability malleability yieldability softness

    Related Verbs

    penetrate enter pass cross traverse permeate pierce pierce puncture breach invade infiltrate insinuate influence affect impress persuade shape mold adapt respond react conduct transmit

    Related Adjectives

    permeable porous transparent translucent fragile delicate pliable malleable yielding soft vulnerable susceptible receptive sensitive exposed accessible weak prone liable inclined disposed tender impressionable flexible responsive reactive conductive adaptable