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PENETRABLE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Admitting of penetration or passage into or through

Example:

penetrable defenses

Classified under:

Adjectives

Antonym:

impenetrable (not admitting of penetration or passage into or through)

Derivation:

penetrability (the quality of being penetrable (by people or light or missiles etc.))

Sense 2

Meaning:

Capable of being penetrated

Example:

penetrable defenses

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

vulnerable (susceptible to attack)

Derivation:

penetrability (the quality of being penetrable (by people or light or missiles etc.))

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