absorptional
|ab-sorp-tion-al|
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/əbˈsɔrpʃənəl/
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/əbˈzɔːpʃənəl/
(absorption)
taking in
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absorptional' originates from the Latin word 'absorptio', where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'sorbere' meant 'to suck'.
Historical Evolution
'absorptio' transformed into the English word 'absorption', and eventually led to the adjective form 'absorptional'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of sucking away', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to absorption'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by absorption.
The absorptional properties of the material make it ideal for soundproofing.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 06:06