Search Dictionary
Definition of absorbable

absorbable

/əbˈzɔːrbəbəl/
ab · sorb · a · ble
JUMP TO:

absorbable Lexical Profile

absorbable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being taken in, soaked up, or assimilated, especially by living tissue or a chemical process.

Example

"The surgeon closed the internal incision with absorbable sutures that dissolve naturally over several weeks."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for absorbable
Antonyms
View all antonyms for absorbable

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'absorbable' (capable of being soaked up or assimilated) with 'absorbent' (capable of soaking up a liquid or substance).

• Rhymes for absorbable

• Nearby Words

absolutist
absolve
absorb
absorbable
absorbed
absorbency
absorbent

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Absorbable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/absorbable
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.