pervious

adjective

ˈpər-vē-əs How to pronounce pervious (audio)
Definition of perviousnext
as in penetrable
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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pervious
  1. penetrable
  2. permeable
  3. porous
Adjective
  • The wall between the two has long been viewed as performative and penetrable.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
  • By breaking actives down into smaller molecules, the fermentation process makes the ingredient more bioavailable and penetrable.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
Definition of penetrable
Adjective
  • The flooding did not damage the permeable new walkways, which were constructed to handle water, said Jen Schmits Thomas, spokesperson for the Art Center.
    — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The next slide showed the site transformed into a park, with trees, flowers, permeable pavement, and comfortable seating.
    — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of permeable
Adjective
  • Because the levee is earthen and porous, nearly 100 volunteers remained in Rocky Ripple on Sunday afternoon.
    — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Baking soda is mildly abrasive and can get into porous material (like grout) to remove dirt without damaging it.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of porous
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“Pervious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervious. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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