breathability
/ˌbɹiː.ðəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
breathability noun: the ability of a fabric (or clothing) to transmit air and moisture.
Noun
breathability (countable and uncountable, plural breathabilities)
- The ability of a fabric (or clothing) to transmit air and moisture.
- If you’re looking for the most breathable mask, Lukovics says, “Cotton is preferable, mainly for absorbing moisture/sweat.” She says multiple layers may be more protective but will also impact breathability.2021 August 17, Elizabeth Wallace and Kai Burkhardt, “12 breathable face masks to protect you while exercising”, in CNN
- To find the best rain jacket, we tested everything from waterproofness and breathability to fit, feel and packability.2025 January 3, Kai Burkhardt, “The best rain jackets of 2025, tried and tested”, in CNN
- The degree to which air or other substance is suitable for breathing.
- Synonyms:
- inspirability
Synonyms of breathability
Forms of breathability
| plural | breathabilities |
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Origin of breathability
From breathable + -ity or breathe + -ability.
Questions about breathability
- What does breathability mean?
- Breathability means the ability of a fabric (or clothing) to transmit air and moisture.
- What part of speech is breathability?
- Breathability is a noun.
- How do you pronounce breathability?
- Breathability is pronounced /ˌbɹiː.ðəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ (US).
- What is the plural of breathability?
- The plural of breathability is breathabilities.
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