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porosity Synonyms

Another word for porosity

Choosing another word for porosity depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being porous; the ability of a material to absorb fluids or allow gases and liquids to pass through its minute spaces or pores.

Usage Example

"The high porousness of terracotta pots allows air and moisture to circulate freely around the plant's roots."

Strongest
porousness
Strong
perviousness
permeability
absorbency
sponginess

• noun (Context 2)

A figurative openness or lack of strict boundaries that allows people, ideas, or goods to pass easily between regions, categories, or institutions.

Usage Example

"The permeability of the disciplinary boundaries at the research institute encouraged collaboration between biologists and computer scientists."

Strong
permeability
openness
fluidity

Opposites of porosity

The opposite of porosity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

impermeability
imperviousness
rigidity
insularity
density
solidity
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• Nearby Words

pornographically
pornography
porny
porosity
porous
porousness
porpoise

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Porosity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/porosity
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