Nonabsorbable

C2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /nɑnəbˈsɔrbəbəl/

Definitions of nonabsorbable

adjective not capable of being absorbed or soaked up

Example Sentences

A1 Nonabsorbable materials are not able to be absorbed by the body.

A2 The surgeon used nonabsorbable sutures to close the incision.

B1 It is important to remove nonabsorbable stitches after a certain period of time.

B2 The nonabsorbable mesh used in hernia repair is designed to provide long-term support.

C1 The nonabsorbable nature of the material makes it ideal for use in permanent implants.

C2 The nonabsorbable polymer coating on the medical device ensures durability and longevity.

Examples of nonabsorbable in a Sentence

formal Nonabsorbable sutures are often used in surgeries where long-term wound support is needed.

informal You'll need to get nonabsorbable stitches for that cut so they last longer.

slang Make sure they use the nonabsorbable stuff for your stitches, it's stronger.

figurative His nonabsorbable attitude towards change made it difficult for the team to progress.

Grammatical Forms of nonabsorbable

past tense

nonabsorbed

plural

nonabsorbables

comparative

more nonabsorbable

superlative

most nonabsorbable

present tense

nonabsorbable

future tense

will not be absorbable

perfect tense

has not been absorbable

continuous tense

is not being absorbable

singular

nonabsorbable

positive degree

nonabsorbable

infinitive

to not be absorbable

gerund

nonabsorbing

participle

nonabsorbable

Origin and Evolution of nonabsorbable

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'nonabsorbable' originated from the Latin word 'non' meaning 'not' and 'absorbere' meaning 'to swallow up'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'nonabsorbable' has been used in medical and scientific contexts to describe materials or substances that cannot be absorbed by the body. Over time, the word has become more commonly used in discussions about medical procedures and materials that are designed to remain in the body without being absorbed.