1. having the ability or tendency to absorb or take in

Examples

• The absorptive capacity of the soil determines how much water it can hold.
• Paper towels are highly absorptive materials.
• The absorptive properties of charcoal make it useful for filtering.
• Scientists studied the absorptive characteristics of different fabrics.
• The absorptive surface quickly soaked up the spilled liquid.
• Certain plants have absorptive roots that draw nutrients from the soil.