pervious

adjective

per·vi·ous ˈpər-vē-əs

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1

: accessible

pervious to reason

2

: permeable

pervious soil

perviousness noun

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

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The first known use of pervious was circa 1631

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“Pervious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/pervious. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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