Definitions
- Describing an object or material that is resistant to water and can keep it from penetrating through. - Referring to clothing or gear that can withstand exposure to water without getting wet. - Talking about a substance or coating that can prevent water from seeping through.
- Describing a material or surface that cannot be penetrated by water or other liquids. - Referring to a barrier or membrane that prevents the passage of fluids. - Talking about a substance or coating that is impervious to water or other liquids.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is resistant to water.
- 2Both words can be used to describe materials, surfaces, or coatings.
- 3Both words imply protection against water damage or exposure.
- 4Both words can be used in technical or scientific contexts.
- 5Both words are adjectives that modify a noun.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Waterproof is more commonly used in everyday language, while impermeable is more often used in technical or scientific contexts.
- 2Degree: Waterproof implies complete resistance to water, while impermeable suggests a high level of resistance but not necessarily complete prevention of water penetration.
- 3Connotation: Waterproof has a more positive connotation, suggesting reliability and durability, while impermeable can have a neutral or negative connotation, suggesting rigidity or inflexibility.
- 4Scope: Waterproof can refer specifically to water resistance, while impermeable can also refer to resistance to other fluids or gases.
Remember this!
Waterproof and impermeable are synonyms that describe something that is resistant to water. However, waterproof is more commonly used in everyday language and implies complete resistance to water, while impermeable is more often used in technical or scientific contexts and suggests a high level of resistance but not necessarily complete prevention of water penetration.
