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porousness Synonyms

Another word for porousness

Choosing another word for porousness 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 having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass; porosity.

Usage Example

"The high porosity of the sandstone allows rainwater to filter easily into the underground aquifer."

Strongest
porosity
permeability
Strong
perviousness
absorbency
sponginess

• noun (Context 2)

The state of being easily penetrated, crossed, or passed through, especially with regard to borders, defenses, or boundaries.

Usage Example

"Officials expressed concern over the penetrability of the region's maritime borders."

Strongest
penetrability
Strong
vulnerability
openness

Opposites of porousness

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

impenetrability
impermeability
imperviousness
solidity
density
security
See all opposites of porousness

• Nearby Words

porny
porosity
porous
porousness
porpoise
porridge
port

Cite this Entry

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