Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pervious
Adjective
/ˈpɜr.vi.əs/
Definition
Allowing water or other substances to pass through.
Examples
- The soil in the garden is pervious, making it ideal for drainage.
- Steel is generally not pervious to water, whereas porous stones are.
- This new material is pervious, allowing rainwater to filter through it rather than pool on the surface.
Meaning
The word ‘pervious’ describes a material or surface that is permeable, meaning it can absorb or transmit water or other fluids.
Synonyms
- Permeable
- Pervade
- Transmissive
