Definitions
- Describing the quality of a material that does not allow liquids or gases to pass through it. - Talking about the ability of a substance to resist penetration by water or other fluids. - Referring to the property of a surface or membrane that prevents the passage of substances through it.
- Describing the state of being impervious to water or other fluids. - Talking about the quality of a material that does not allow liquids or gases to pass through it. - Referring to the ability of a surface or membrane to resist penetration by substances.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the quality of a material or surface that does not allow liquids or gases to pass through it.
- 2Both words can be used to talk about the resistance of a substance to penetration by water or other fluids.
- 3Both words are nouns that refer to a specific property or characteristic of a material or surface.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Impermeability is more commonly used than impermeableness.
- 2Usage: Impermeability is more widely recognized and used in scientific and technical contexts, while impermeableness is less common and more likely to be used in everyday language.
- 3Suffix: Impermeability uses the suffix '-ity' to indicate a noun form, while impermeableness uses the suffix '-ness'.
- 4Connotation: Impermeability may be associated with a more formal or technical tone, while impermeableness may be seen as more casual or informal.
Remember this!
Impermeability and impermeableness are synonyms that describe the quality of a material or surface that does not allow liquids or gases to pass through it. While they share similar meanings, impermeability is more commonly used and recognized, especially in scientific and technical contexts. On the other hand, impermeableness is less common and may be seen as more casual or informal.
