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Imperviously vs Impervious - What's the difference?

imperviously | impervious |

Impervious is a derived term of imperviously.



As an adverb imperviously

is in an impervious manner; impenetrably; impermeably.

As an adjective impervious is

unaffected or unable to be affected by.

imperviously

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an impervious manner; impenetrably; impermeably.

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    impervious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Unaffected or unable to be affected by.
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  • Preventive of any penetration; impenetrable, impermeable, particularly of water.
  • Immune to damage or effect.

    • Antonyms

    * pervious

    Derived terms

    * imperviously * imperviousness