Meaning of the word pervious in English

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pervious

US /ˈpɜːr.vi.əs/
UK /ˈpɜː.vi.əs/

Adjective

1.

allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable

Example:
The soil was highly pervious, allowing rainwater to drain quickly.
They used pervious concrete for the new parking lot to reduce runoff.
2.

open to argument or influence; susceptible

Example:
His mind was pervious to new ideas and different perspectives.
The politician was criticized for being too pervious to public opinion.