imper´vi|ous|ness

imper´vi|ous|ness
im|per|vi|ous «ihm PUR vee uhs», adjective.
1. having no way through; not letting things pass through; allowing no passage: »

A raincoat made of rubber is impervious to rain.

SYNONYM(S): impermeable.
2. Figurative. not open to argument, suggestions, etc.: »

Because he was impervious to our hints, we finally told him it was time to go.

[< Latin impervius (with English -ous) < in- not + pervius pervious]
im|per´vi|ous|ly, adverb.
imper´vi|ous|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • im|per´vi|ous|ly — im|per|vi|ous «ihm PUR vee uhs», adjective. 1. having no way through; not letting things pass through; allowing no passage: »A raincoat made of rubber is impervious to rain. SYNONYM(S): impermeable. 2. Figurative. not open to argument,… …   Useful english dictionary

  • im|per|vi|ous — «ihm PUR vee uhs», adjective. 1. having no way through; not letting things pass through; allowing no passage: »A raincoat made of rubber is impervious to rain. SYNONYM(S): impermeable. 2. Figurative. not open to argument, suggestions, etc.:… …   Useful english dictionary

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