1. allowing liquids or gases to pass through; permeable
Usage: technical; formal
2. open to ideas, arguments, or change; receptive
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The pervious concrete allows rainwater to drain through it.
• Sandstone is naturally pervious to water.
• The new pavement uses pervious materials to prevent flooding.
• She remained pervious to his arguments about changing the policy.
• His mind was pervious to new scientific theories.
• The soil in this area is highly pervious.