porous — having tiny holes that allow air or liquid to pass through
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having tiny holes that allow air or liquid to pass through
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɔːrəs/
Korean meaning: 구멍이 많아 공기나 액체가 통과할 수 있는
Korean pronunciation: **포**러스
Example Sentences
- My memory is so porous that I forgot my own birthday party.
- The porous concrete allows rainwater to drain naturally.
- His excuse was as porous as Swiss cheese - full of holes!
porous
ADJECTIVE//ˈpɔːrəs//
having tiny holes that allow air or liquid to pass through
Hot water passes through the porous coffee filter creating fresh brew
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'porus' meaning pore or opening, derived from Greek 'poros' meaning passage or pore. The suffix '-ous' means 'full of' or 'having the quality of'.
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📝Examples
“My memory is so porous that I forgot my own birthday party.”
“The porous concrete allows rainwater to drain naturally.”
“His excuse was as porous as Swiss cheese - full of holes!”
“The porous skin allows the frog to breathe underwater.”
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