pervious vs. impervious
[pur-vee-uhs]
/ ˈpɜr vi əs /
adjective
-
admitting of passage or entrance; permeable.
pervious soil.
-
open or accessible to reason, feeling, argument, etc..
Unfortunately, she was pervious to whatever rationale had been most recently presented.
adjective
-
not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable.
The coat is impervious to rain.
-
incapable of being injured or impaired.
impervious to wear and tear.
-
incapable of being influenced, persuaded, or affected.
impervious to reason; impervious to another's suffering.
- Synonyms:
- closed , invulnerable
