What does absorptive mean?

Definitions for absorptive
ab·sorp·tive

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word absorptive.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. absorbent, absorptiveadjective

    having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)

    "as absorbent as a sponge"

Wiktionary

  1. absorptiveadjective

    Having power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibe.

  2. absorptiveadjective

    Having the capability of withstanding abuse or stress.

  3. Etymology: Derivative of absorb

ChatGPT

  1. absorptive

    Absorptive refers to the ability or characteristic of a substance or material to take in, soak up or assimilate particular elements, such as light, sound, energy, moisture, or nutrients, often through a physical or chemical process. The amount or rate of absorption can vary depending on the specific properties of the absorptive material or substance.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Absorptiveadjective

    having power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibe

How to pronounce absorptive?

How to say absorptive in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of absorptive in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of absorptive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Popularity rank by frequency of use

absorptive#10000#74548#100000

Translations for absorptive

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

Get even more translations for absorptive »

Translation

Find a translation for the absorptive definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"absorptive." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Apr. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/absorptive>.

Discuss these absorptive definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for absorptive? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Browse Definitions.net

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    sound of something in rapid motion
    A dependable
    B obnoxious
    C whirring
    D suspicious

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for absorptive: