The difference between Fathomable and Impenetrable

When used as adjectives, fathomable means able to be to fathomed, whereas impenetrable means not penetrable.


check bellow for the other definitions of Fathomable and Impenetrable

  1. Fathomable as an adjective:

    able to be to fathomed

  1. Impenetrable as an adjective:

    Not penetrable.

    Examples:

    "The fortress is impenetrable, so it cannot be taken."

  2. Impenetrable as an adjective (figuratively):

    Incomprehensible; fathomless; inscrutable.

    Examples:

    "Business jargon makes this document impenetrable, I can't understand it."

  3. Impenetrable as an adjective:

    Opaque; obscure; not translucent or transparent.

    Examples:

    "When night falls, she cloaks the world in impenetrable darkness."