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
  • Less permeable land for rain to be absorbed means the water has to go into the stormwater drainage system.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The family’s dream home (a magazine-pristine and coolly atmospheric feat by production designer Alain Bainée) certainly looks solid, but proves quite permeable — beginning one morning when a gaping hole suddenly appears in the garden wall.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of permeable
Adjective
  • Tannins can also seep deep into porous concrete, making the stains difficult to wash away.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Sloan’s stylistic range reflects a music industry in which the borders between genres have never been more porous.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of porous
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“Pervious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pervious. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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