pervious

per·vi·ous

adj \ˈpər-vē-əs\

Definition of PERVIOUS

1

: accessible <pervious to reason>

2

: permeable <pervious soil>

— per·vi·ous·ness noun

Examples of PERVIOUS

1. <the new road has a pervious surface that will cut down on the amount of water that collects on it during heavy rains>

Origin of PERVIOUS

Latin pervius, from per- through + via way — more at per-, way

First Known Use: circa 1614

Related to PERVIOUS

Synonyms: passable, permeable, penetrable, porous

Antonyms: impassable (also impassible), impenetrable, impermeable, impervious, nonporous

Related Words: absorbent; breathable

Near Antonyms: airtight, watertight; close, compact, dense, thick

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