pervious

adjective

per·​vi·​ous ˈpər-vē-əs How to pronounce pervious (audio)
Synonyms of perviousnext
1
: accessible
pervious to reason
2
: permeable
pervious soil
perviousness noun

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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
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The pervious administration had a series of feckless responses. — ABC News, 16 Mar. 2025 The Athletic put Smith’s pervious deal at $12M per year, which makes the new contract a 66% pay increase. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of pervious was circa 1631

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“Pervious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pervious. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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