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Definition impervious in British English

impervious adjective

adjective
/ɪmˈpɜː(r)viəs/
1

not affected by something or not seeming to notice it

Example

She continued to work, apparently impervious to the midday heat.

Example

He carried on talking, impervious to the effect his words were having.

Synonyms and related words
blank restrained impassive
2

something that is impervious to a substance does not let the substance pass through it

Synonyms and related words
absorbent astringent harsh
Definition impervious in British English