ABSORPTIVE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

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

Example: as absorbent as a sponge

Synonyms

Absorptive, Absorbent

Antonyms

Nonabsorbent

🔗 Related Words

absorption – A related word in the same word family.

ive – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Children naturally create grammatical rules, showing language is hardwired in human brains.

➡️ Words that Start with AB

Abridge Ablution Abnaki Abyssinians Abortuses Abuts Abience Abacate Abrase Absolutists Absence Abortive

Words that End with VE ⬅️

Pidove Preserve Presumptive Preventative Preventive Rebarbative Receive Deserve Designative Destructive Detective Determinative