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- [ab-sawrp-tiv, -zawrp-]
- /æbˈsɔrp tɪv, -ˈzɔrp-/
- /əbˈsɔːptɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ab-sawrp-tiv, -zawrp-]
- /æbˈsɔrp tɪv, -ˈzɔrp-/
Definitions of absorptive word
- adjective absorptive able or tending to absorb; absorbent. 1
- noun absorptive Having power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibe. (First attested in the mid 17th century.). 1
- abbreviation ABSORPTIVE absorbent 1
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Origin of absorptive
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin absorpt- (stem of absorptus absorbed; see absorption) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Absorptive
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absorptive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
absorptive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for absorptive
adj absorptive
- assimilative — of or causing assimilation; assimilating
- bibulous — addicted to alcohol
- penetrable — capable of being penetrated.
- permeable — capable of being permeated.
- spongy — of the nature of or resembling a sponge; light, porous, and elastic or readily compressible, as pith or bread.
adjective absorptive
- absorbent — Absorbent material soaks up liquid easily.
- thirsty — feeling or having thirst; craving liquid.
- hygroscopic — absorbing or attracting moisture from the air.
- assimilating — to take in and incorporate as one's own; absorb: He assimilated many new experiences on his European trip.
- absorbefacient — a medicine or other agent that promotes absorption
Antonyms for absorptive
adjective absorptive
- nonabsorbent — Not absorbent; unable to absorb.
- nonabsorptive — Not absorptive.
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