The meaning of PERVIOUS is accessible. How to use pervious in a sentence.

PERVIOUS definition: admitting of passage or entrance; permeable. See examples of pervious used in a sentence.

pervious (ˈpɜːvɪəs) adj 1. able to be penetrated; permeable 2. receptive to new ideas; open-minded

Pervious concrete reduces the runoff from paved areas, which reduces the need for separate stormwater retention ponds and allows the use of smaller capacity storm sewers.

Oct 15, 2025 · pervious (comparative more pervious, superlative most pervious) Often followed by to: capable of being penetrated by another body or substance, such as air or water; admitting passage.

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective pervious, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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Pervious definition: Open to passage or entrance; permeable.

pervious: Open to passage or entrance; permeable.

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