perviousness
|per-vi-ous-ness|
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/ˈpɜrviəsnəs/
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/ˈpɜːviəsnəs/
(pervious)
allowing passage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pervious' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pervius,' where 'per-' meant 'through' and 'via' meant 'way.'
Historical Evolution
'pervius' transformed into the English word 'pervious,' and eventually became the modern English word 'perviousness' by adding the suffix '-ness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'allowing passage through,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being pervious; the ability to allow substances, such as liquids or gases, to pass through.
The perviousness of the soil allows water to drain quickly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 16:36