pervious
UK: ˈpɜːviəs | US: ˈpɜːrviəs
adj. allowing liquid or light to pass through; permeable
adj. open to influence or persuasion; receptive
pervious = per<through> + vi<way> + ous<adjective suffix>
- per (from Latin per, meaning "through")
- vi (from Latin via, meaning "way" or "path")
- ous (a suffix forming adjectives, indicating "having the quality of")
Etymology Origin:
The word pervious originates from Latin pervius, combining per- ("through") and via ("way"). It originally described physical permeability (e.g., materials allowing passage) and later extended metaphorically to describe mental receptivity ("open to ideas"). The logical progression reflects the literal-to-figurative shift common in Latin-derived terms.
The soil here is highly pervious, allowing rainwater to drain quickly.
His mind remained pervious to new theories despite his expertise.
The fabric’s pervious nature makes it ideal for summer clothing.
A leader should be pervious to constructive criticism.
The membrane is selectively pervious to certain molecules.