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pervious

[ˈpɜːr.vi.əs]
adjective
permeável
1. allowing liquids or gases to pass through; permeable
The soil in the garden is pervious, allowing water to drain easily.
O solo do jardim é permeável, permitindo que a água drene facilmente.
2. capable of being penetrated or passed through
The membrane is pervious to small molecules.
A membrana é permeável a moléculas pequenas.
3. accessible to influence or persuasion; open-minded
He has a pervious mind, willing to consider new ideas.
Ele tem uma mente aberta, disposto a considerar novas ideias.
Synonyms
permeableporouspenetrablereceptive
Antonyms
imperviousimpermeableimpenetrableresistant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permeável
standard usage in scientific and technical contexts
Portugal
permeável
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

pervious to arguments
pervious to influence
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