Absorbable

Pronunciation: /əbˈsɔːrbəbl/

Definitions of absorbable

adjective capable of being absorbed or soaked up

Example Sentences

A1 This sponge is absorbable and can soak up spills easily.

A2 The bandage is made of absorbable material that will dissolve over time.

B1 The medication comes in absorbable form for quicker relief.

B2 The fabric used in this shirt is absorbable, making it great for hot weather.

C1 The new technology allows for absorbable sutures to be used in surgery.

C2 The lotion is easily absorbable into the skin, leaving it feeling smooth and hydrated.

Examples of absorbable in a Sentence

formal The surgeon used absorbable sutures to close the incision.

informal I prefer absorbable bandages because they are easier to remove.

slang These absorbable pills are great for hangovers.

figurative She had an absorbable mind, always eager to learn new things.

Grammatical Forms of absorbable

• past tense: absorbed
• plural: absorbables
• comparative: more absorbable
• superlative: most absorbable
• present tense: absorb
• future tense: will absorb
• perfect tense: has absorbed
• continuous tense: is absorbing
• singular: absorbable
• positive degree: absorbable
• infinitive: to absorb
• gerund: absorbing
• participle: absorbing

Origin and Evolution of absorbable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'absorbable' originated from the Latin word 'absorbere', which means 'to swallow up'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'absorbable' has come to be used in medical contexts to describe materials that can be absorbed by the body without causing harm.