POROUS Synonyms
There are 9 synonyms of the word
porous.
(exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word porous. (close relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word porous. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for POROUS
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | permeable | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | absorbent | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 3 | absorptive | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | bibulous | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | osmotic | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | penetrable | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 7 | spongy | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 8 | holey | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | ||||
| 9 | poriferous | adjectiveadj |
Best Hypernyms For POROUS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
porous, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
absorbent
absorptive
imbibing
penetrable
permeable
spongy
infiltrating
