pervious

UK/'pә:viәs/US

GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Allowing water or other substances to pass through; permeable

可渗透的，能通过的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

per-through, thoroughly

viway, road, path

-ousfull of, having the quality of

=pervious

per- (through) + vi (via, 'way') + -ous (adj.) = 'having a way through.' The plain positive behind impervious: pervious material lets liquid pass through it. Rare today outside technical phrases like 'pervious paving' (which lets rainwater drain).

Root via still carries 14 more words

Example Sentences

1.
Pervious paving allows rainwater to soak into the ground.

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