Synonyms & related words for impervious

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of impervious — including impermeable, resistant, shellproof, unsusceptible, impenetrable, weatherproof. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to impervious

Explore words related to impervious — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include imperviously, impermeably, imperviousness, invulnerable, nonabsorbent, greaseproof, impenetrably, invulnerably. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for impervious

Common synonyms for impervious include impermeable, resistant, shellproof, unsusceptible, impenetrable, weatherproof, watertight, bombproof — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does impervious come from?

The word impervious breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root vi-, from Latin via (“way, road”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.