Absorbency/əbˈzɔːrbənsi/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Contextual Meaning Absorbency refers to a property, not an action, when discussing materials like soil or towels. The towel's absorbency makes it perfect for the beach. Pro Tip 2/2Material Relevance The absorbency of an object is not static; it can change with treatment or contamination. Washing the cloth with softener reduced its absorbency.