Definition

The amount or process of something escaping or being lost due to a leak.

Example

The leakage from the pipe caused water damage in the basement.

Conversation

Did you hear about the leakage in the old building downtown?

Yeah, I read about it! It caused quite a bit of damage.

I can't believe how much water they lost because of that leakage.

I know, right? It's a good thing they caught it before it got worse.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Leakage → It is formed from "leak" (from Old English *leacian*, meaning to flow or escape) and "-age" (a suffix indicating a process or result). The word "leakage" refers to the process or result of something flowing or escaping, typically a liquid or gas.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'flowing out' ('leak') as a process or result ('-age') — that's what leakage means.

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