absorbent

Word parts

absorb + -ent

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ or /əbˈzɔː.bn̩t/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /æbˈsɔr.bn̩t/ or /æbˈzɔr.bn̩t/ or /əbˈsɔr.bn̩t/ or /əbˈzɔr.bn̩t/

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Adjective

Positive absorbent

Comparative more absorbent

Superlative most absorbent

1. If something is absorbent, it can soak up liquid.
   • Synonym: absorptive

   Sponges are absorbent.

Related words

• absorb
• absorbing
• absorption
• absorbency
• absorptive
• absorptivity