pervious

adjective

per·​vi·​ous ˈpər-vē-əs 

1

: accessible

pervious to reason

2

: permeable

pervious soil

perviousness noun

Synonyms

• penetrable
• permeable
• porous

Examples of pervious in a Sentence

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

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1631, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pervious

• impervious