PERMEABLY

Etymology

Adverb

permeably (comparative more permeably, superlative most permeably)

In a permeable manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Per"me*a*bly, adv.

Definition: In a permeable manner.

PERMEABLE

Per"me*a*ble, a. Etym: [L. permeabilis: cf. F. perméable. See Permeate.]

Definition: Capable of being permeated, or passed through; yielding passage; passable; penetrable; -- used especially of substances which allow the passage of fluids; as, wood is permeable to oil; glass is permeable to light. I. Taylor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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