1. relating to or involving osmosis, the process by which molecules of a solvent pass through a semipermeable membrane
Usage: scientific
2. happening gradually and naturally, as if by absorption
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The cell membrane regulates osmotic pressure.
• Water moved across the membrane due to osmotic forces.
• The plant wilted when osmotic balance was disrupted.
• She seemed to learn languages through osmotic absorption.
• His knowledge of music came through osmotic exposure to his parents’ collection.
• The osmotic process helps maintain cellular function.
• Cultural changes often occur through osmotic influence.