perviousness

/pərˈviəsnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of allowing liquids or gases to pass through; permeability.
    • The perviousness of the fabric makes it ideal for summer clothing.
    • Scientists tested the perviousness of the rock to determine if it could store water.
    • The perviousness of the pavement helps prevent puddles from forming.
  2. The quality of being open to influence or new ideas; receptiveness.
    • The committee's perviousness to public opinion was surprising.
    • Her perviousness to criticism helped her improve as a writer.
    • A lack of perviousness to change can hinder progress.