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Synonyms & Similar Words
permeability
porosity
susceptibility
vulnerability
openness
receptivity
accessibility
transparency
passability
traversability
openness
perviousness
absorptivity
conductivity
diffusivity
transmissivity
transparency
susceptibility
impressionability
sensibility
sensitivity
liability
exposure
weakness
fragility
frailty
tenderness
delicacy
softness
Meaning of Penetrability
The quality of being able to be penetrated or entered.
Definitions
- The quality of being able to be penetrated or entered, especially physically.
- * The degree to which a material or substance can be permeated by a fluid, gas, or other agent.
- * The extent to which someone or something is susceptible to influence, attack, or damage.
Etymology of Penetrability
The word "penetrability" originates from the Latin words "penetrare," meaning to penetrate, and the suffix "-ability," which forms a noun indicating a quality or state.
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the quality of being penetrable, and its usage has expanded to include various fields such as physics, materials science, and social sciences.
Example Uses
- The penetrability of the soil affects the rate at which water can infiltrate and recharge groundwater.
- * The company's penetrability to cyber attacks is a major concern for their IT department.
- * The researcher studied the penetrability of different materials to determine their suitability for use in construction.