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- [ab-sawrb, -zawrb]
- /æbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb/
- /əbˈsɔːbəbl /
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ab-sawrb, -zawrb]
- /æbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb/
Definitions of absorbable word
- verb with object absorbable to suck up or drink in (a liquid); soak up: A sponge absorbs water. 1
- verb with object absorbable to swallow up the identity or individuality of; incorporate: The empire absorbed many small nations. 1
- verb with object absorbable to involve the full attention of; to engross or engage wholly: so absorbed in a book that he did not hear the bell. 1
- verb with object absorbable to occupy or fill: This job absorbs all of my time. 1
- verb with object absorbable to take up or receive by chemical or molecular action: Carbonic acid is formed when water absorbs carbon dioxide. 1
- verb with object absorbable to take in without echo, recoil, or reflection: to absorb sound and light; to absorb shock. 1
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Origin of absorbable
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
1480-90; < Latin absorbēre, equivalent to ab- ab- + sorbēre to suck in, swallow
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Parts of speech for Absorbable
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preposition
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absorbable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
absorbable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for absorbable
adj absorbable
- edible — fit to be eaten as food; eatable; esculent.
Antonyms for absorbable
noun absorbable
- adsorbate — a substance that has been or is to be adsorbed on a surface
adjective absorbable
- adsorbable — Able to be adsorbed.
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