waterproof
|wa-ter-proof|
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/ˈwɔːtərˌpruːf/
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/ˈwɔːtəˌpruːf/
resistant to water
Etymology
'waterproof' originates from the combination of 'water' and 'proof,' where 'proof' meant 'resistant to.'
'waterproof' evolved from the Middle English word 'waterproven,' which combined 'water' and 'proven' to mean 'tested against water.'
Initially, it meant 'tested against water,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'impervious to water.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a garment or covering that is impervious to water.
He wore a waterproof to stay dry during the hike.
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Verb 1
to make something impervious to water.
They waterproofed the tent before the camping trip.
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Adjective 1
impervious to water.
This jacket is waterproof, so you can wear it in the rain.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35