absorptive
absorptive · more absorptive · most absorptive
Having power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibeHaving power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibe; absorbent.
US/æbˈsɔɹp.tɪv/
Meaning
1 sensesHaving power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibe; absorbent.
having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)
Translations
2 languagesForms
more absorptive, most absorptive| Comparative | more absorptive Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most absorptive Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.):absorbent
Word family
12 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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