Meaning of the word impenetrable in English

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impenetrable

US /ɪmˈpen.ə.trə.bəl/
UK /ɪmˈpen.ə.trə.bəl/
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Adjective

1.

impossible to pass through or enter

Example:
The fortress had an impenetrable defense system.
The dense jungle was almost impenetrable.
2.

impossible to understand; incomprehensible

Example:
His handwriting was almost impenetrable.
The philosopher's theories were often impenetrable to the average person.
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