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Meaning of absorbable
The primary meaning of "absorbable" refers to capable of being absorbed, either physically, like a material that can soak up liquid, or metaphorically, like an idea that can be understood and incorporated.
Etymology of absorbable
The word "absorbable" comes from the Latin "absorbere," which means to swallow up, and the suffix "-able," which forms an adjective indicating capability or fitness
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including physics, biology, and psychology, to describe the ability of a substance or system to take in or incorporate something else
Synonyms
assimilable
digestible
absorbent
permeable
pervious
receptive
susceptible
impressionable
sensitive
responsive
reactive
conductive
transmissible
impregnable
penetrable
porous
sieve-like
spongy
soaking
saturable
capable
amendable
adaptable
adjustable
modifiable
variable
pliable
flexible
yielding
moldable
plastic
Definitions
- Capable of being absorbed, either physically or metaphorically
- * Able to soak up or take in something, such as a liquid or an idea
- * Able to be assimilated or incorporated into something else
Usage Examples
- The new sponge is highly absorbable and can soak up large amounts of water
- * The student's mind is absorbable, and she quickly picks up new concepts
- * The company's absorbable approach to innovation allows it to adapt quickly to changing market conditions
Antonyms
impermeable
impervious
non-absorbent
resistant
repellent
impermeable
waterproof
non-porous
opaque
impenetrable
unreceptive
unresponsive
insensitive
rigid
inflexible
unyielding
unadaptable
invariable
unmodifiable
non-conductive
non-transmissible