Definition

Not taken in or incorporated; remaining separate or distinct.

Example

The unabsorbed liquid was still visible in the container.

Conversation

Did you notice how the paint looks a bit unabsorbed on that wall?

Yeah, it definitely seems like it needs another coat.

I wonder if it’s the type of paint we used that’s causing it to stay unabsorbed.

That could be it! Maybe we should ask for advice at the store.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unabsorbed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "absorbed" (from Latin "absorbere", meaning to swallow up or soak in). The word "unabsorbed" means not soaked in or not taken in.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with 'swallowed up' ('absorbed') — that's why unabsorbed means something that hasn't been taken in.

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