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Synonyms of pervious

7 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for pervious is porous. Other synonyms of pervious are penetrable, permeable, perviable, perspicuous and transparent. The opposite of pervious is impenetrable.

Synonyms and similar words for pervious

adjectiveOften followed by to: capable of being penetrated by another body or substance, such as air or...

adjectiveCapable of being seen through; open to being examined; patent, unconcealed.

adjectiveCapable of penetrating or permeating.

Opposite of pervious

adjectiveOften followed by to: capable of being penetrated by another body or substance, such as air or...

Meaning of pervious

  1. adjective Often followed by to: capable of being penetrated by another body or substance, such as air or water; admitting passage.
  2. adjective Capable of being seen through; open to being examined; patent, unconcealed.
  3. adjective Capable of being penetrated mentally; intelligible, understandable.

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Questions about synonyms of pervious

What is another word for pervious?
Pervious has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as porous, penetrable, permeable, perviable, perspicuous, transparent and pervading.
What is the opposite of pervious?
The opposite of pervious is impenetrable.
What does pervious mean?
Pervious means often followed by to: capable of being penetrated by another body or substance, such as air or water; admitting passage.

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