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permeable | permeably |

As an adjective permeable

is permeable.

As an adverb permeably is

in a permeable manner.

permeable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or relating to substance, substrate, membrane or material that absorbs or allows the passage of fluids.
  • Rainwater sinks through permeable rock to form an underground reservoir.

    Synonyms

    * water-permeable

    Antonyms

    * impermeable

    permeably

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a permeable manner.
  • (Webster 1913)