imperviously
- adverb
- /ɪmˈpɜrvɪəsli/
:
impermeablemente
- The material was designed to repel moisture, allowing rain to fall imperviously off its surface.
Examples
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The glass was treated to be imperviously resistant to water.
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The laboratory containers were sealed imperviously to prevent any contamination.
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She remained imperviously calm despite the chaos around her.
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The raincoat protected him imperviously from the heavy downpour.
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She walked imperviously through the crowd, ignoring the noise.
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The fortress stood imperviously against the enemy attacks, showing no signs of damage.
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His calm demeanor allowed him to handle the criticism imperviously without showing any emotion.
Synonyms
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8.9
Impossible to go through or understand
How Impervious
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8.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
imperviously = impervious (transparent) = im + pervious + ly
Formed by the regular derivation of an adverb from the adjective 'impervious' with '-ly', a predictable change for learners.
Etymology
The word imperviously begins with im- meaning 'not' and uses a root related to via meaning 'way', so it literally means 'not allowing a way through'. That's why a sealed container or a person who shows no reaction can be described as imperviously.