Word
absorbability
Phoneticsab·sorba·bil·i·ty
Definition
n. the ability of a material to take in or soak up something else, like water or a chemical. It describes how easily a substance can be taken into another.
n. the capacity of a substance to take in or soak up another substance, such as water, light, or a chemical. Often used in scientific or technical contexts to describe physical or biological properties.
Examples
“The absorbability of the new fabric makes it perfect for sportswear.”
“Researchers are testing the absorbability of the soil to determine how much water it can hold during the dry season.”
“The effectiveness of the medication depends largely on its absorbability through the intestinal lining, which varies significantly between different formulations of the same active ingredient.”
Examples
simple
“The absorbability of the new fabric makes it perfect for sportswear.”
contextual
“Researchers are testing the absorbability of the soil to determine how much water it can hold during the dry season.”
complex
“The effectiveness of the medication depends largely on its absorbability through the intestinal lining, which varies significantly between different formulations of the same active ingredient.”
Etymology
From absorb + -ability.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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