porous

[ˈpɔːrəs]

porous Definition

• 1. having many small holes that allow water or air to pass through slowly
• 2. not retentive or secure

Using porous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "porous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sponge is very porous and absorbs a lot of water.

• Example

  The soil in this area is too porous to support crops.

• Example

  The walls of the old house were so porous that the wind whistled through them.

porous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for porous

• permeable
• penetrable
• absorbent
• poriferous
• leaky

Antonyms for porous

• impermeable
• nonporous

Phrases with porous

• porous rock

  a type of rock that has many small holes or spaces, such as sandstone or limestone

  Example

  Water can easily pass through porous rock formations.

• porous borders

  borders that are not well-secured and allow people or goods to pass through easily

  Example

  The country's porous borders have led to an increase in illegal immigration.

• porous defense

  a weak or ineffective defense that allows opponents to score easily

  Example

  The team's porous defense was responsible for their loss.

Origins of porous

from Latin 'porus', meaning 'passage'

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Summary: porous in Brief

The term 'porous' [ˈpɔːrəs] describes something that has many small holes or spaces, allowing water or air to pass through slowly. It can refer to materials like sponges or rocks, as well as abstract concepts like borders or defenses. Synonyms include 'permeable' and 'penetrable,' while antonyms include 'impermeable' and 'nonporous.'