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pervious


pervious

adjective

Definition of PERVIOUS

capable of being passed into or through <the new road has a pervious surface that will cut down on the amount of water that collects on it during heavy rains>
Related Words absorbent; breathable
Antonyms impassable (also impassible), impenetrable, impermeable, impervious, nonporous

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