waterproofness
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- noun
- /ˈwɔːtərˌpruːf.nəs/
- Many outdoor gear manufacturers focus on waterproofness to protect equipment from wet conditions.
Examples
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The waterproofness of the new smartphone means it can survive accidental spills.
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Also, the way that he's achieved his waterproofness is by adding there we go, a silicone looks like sleeve over top.
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Now I forgo the underwater stuff, even the waterproofness, and just bought a little Canon ELPH 300.
Blog text (8) -
Well, I guess eight out of twelve isn't bad, although I tell you, I'm gonna have some nasty things to say to the folks at Motorola when I get back to the States about the alleged waterproofness of their products.
Fiction book (2001) -
This jacket's waterproofness allows you to stay dry even in heavy rain.
Synonyms
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A state of not allowing water, light, or ideas to pass through
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A tendency to push water away rather than soak it in
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Material that protects a building from rain, wind, and sun
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The quality of not letting water or air pass through
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How well something stops water from getting in or out
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The ability to keep rain, wind, or snow from entering and damaging something
The quality of not letting water pass through something
Antonyms
How Waterproof
Surface Forms
Morphology
waterproofness = waterproof (transparent) = water + proof + ness
Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ness' to the clearly interpretable adjective 'waterproof' (water + proof), yielding 'the state/quality of being waterproof'.
Etymology
Waterproofness comes from the parts water, proof, and -ness; proof here means 'tested against', like in bulletproof or fireproof, so waterproof is something that 'keeps water out'. That's why waterproofness is the 'quality' of not letting water through.