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breathability

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /ˌbɹiː.ðəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

The ability of a fabric (or clothing) to transmit air and moisture.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The degree to which air or other substance is suitable for breathing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: inspirability

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From breathable + -ity or breathe + -ability.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 透氣性 /透气性 (tòuqìxìng) — ability of fabric to transmit air and moisture
  • Finnish: hengittävyys — ability of fabric to transmit air and moisture
  • Spanish: respirabilidad — ability of fabric to transmit air and moisture
  • Chinese Mandarin: 空氣質量 /空气质量 (kōngqì zhìliàng) — quality of air suitable for breathing
  • Finnish: hengityskelpoisuus — quality of air suitable for breathing
  • German: Atembarkeit — quality of air suitable for breathing
  • Spanish: respirabilidad — quality of air suitable for breathing