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absorb vs absorptive

absorptive vs absorb

absorb is not an adjective while absorptive is an adjective.

absorb is a verb but absorptive is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
absorb No No Yes No
absorptive No Yes No No
absorb (adjective) absorptive (adjective)
having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)
absorb (verb) absorptive (verb)
cause to become one with
take up mentally
consume all of one's attention or time
devote (oneself) fully to
take in, also metaphorically
become imbued
assimilate or take in
take up, as of debts or payments
suck or take up or in
Difference between absorb and absorptive

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