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breathable

breathable

Meaning of breathable

allowing air circulation

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British English/ˈbrɛðəbl/
American English/ˈbrɛðəbəl/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterstòu qì de
breathable
breathable - breathable
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breathable with Chinese translation

breathable usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Buy breathable shoes for summer walking.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

The jacket uses a breathable lining to reduce sweating.

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breathable belongs to the topic "Clothing and Footwear". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

breathable透气的
shirt衬衫
skirt裙子
pants裤子
trousers长裤
jeans牛仔裤
shorts短裤

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between breathable / air-permeable / breathing / porous

A
🇬🇧English
air-permeable

a technical term meaning air can pass through a material; close to 'breathable' in technical contexts

B2Rarely

The membrane is air-permeable but waterproof, used in outdoor gear.

B
🇬🇧English
breathing

often refers to the biological act of breathing; occasionally used for fabrics as a descriptive term

B1Often

The patient was breathing normally; the cotton is breathable, not 'breathing' in a technical sense.

P
🇬🇧English
porous

has pores allowing passage of air and/or liquids; broader term that can imply absorption or leakiness

B2Often

Porous stone lets water and air through; porous fabrics may breathe but can also absorb moisture.

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How to pronounce breathable and what this word means

breathable means breathable. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce breathable

/ˈbrɛðəbl/

breathable translation

breathable

breathable examples

Buy breathable shoes for summer walking.

breathable transcription

/ˈbrɛðəbl/, /ˈbrɛðəbəl/

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breathable meaning: what does it mean?

allowing air circulation

breathable pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

breathable is pronounced as /ˈbrɛðəbl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

breathable definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Buy breathable shoes for summer walking. Translation: Купи кроссовки с пометкой 'дышащий' для летних прогулок.

Is breathable part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?

Yes, breathable can be learned in the Clothing for Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is breathable part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, breathable can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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