IMPENETRABLY

Etymology

Adverb

impenetrably (comparative more impenetrably, superlative most impenetrably)

In an impenetrable manner or state; imperviously.

Source: Wiktionary


Im*pen"e*tra*bly, adv.

Definition: In an impenetrable manner or state; imperviously. "Impenetrably armed." Milton. "Impenetrably dull." Pope.

IMPENETRABLE

Im*pen"e*tra*ble, a. Etym: [L. impenetrabilis; pref. im- not + penetrabilis penetrable: cf. F. impénétrable.]

1. Incapable of being penetrated or pierced; not admitting the passage of other bodies; not to be entered; impervious; as, an impenetrable shield. Highest woods impenetrable To star or sunlight. Milton.

2. (Physics)

Definition: Having the property of preventing any other substance from occupying the same space at the same time.

3. Inaccessible, as to knowledge, reason, sympathy, etc.; unimpressible; not to be moved by arguments or motives; as, an impenetrable mind, or heart. They will be credulous in all affairs of life, but impenetrable by a sermon of the gospel. Jer. Taylor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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