porous
Translation
porous, permeable
Examples
The porous rock allows water to pass through.
The porous rock allows water to pass through.
The country has a porous border.
The country has a porous border.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) porous A porous material absorbs liquid easily.
Similar Words
Synonyms: permeable, absorbent; Antonyms: impermeable, nonporous
Etymology
From Latin `porus` 'pore, small opening.' The suffix `-ous` means 'full of.' So, 'full of pores.'
Memory Tips
Imagine pouring water on a sponge. The sponge is porous because it has many pores.