What is another word for pervious?
Pronunciation: [pˈɜːvɪəs] (IPA) 
Pervious is an adjective that describes something that is able to be penetrated or passed through. It is commonly used to refer to materials that allow water or air to flow through them. Some synonyms for pervious include permeable, open, porous, penetrable, and absorbent. These words are often used interchangeably, and each has its own shade of meaning. Permeable suggests that a substance allows materials to pass through it easily, while porous indicates a substance that has small openings that allow air or fluid to move through. Penetrable refers to something that can be penetrated by something else, while absorbent implies a substance that can soak up liquids.
