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leakier

 

[ ˈliːkiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing condition

The term 'leakier' refers to something that is more prone to allow substances, especially fluids or gases, to escape or seep out. It is a comparative form of the adjective 'leaky,' indicating an increased level of leakage compared to another item or state.

Synonyms

less watertight, more permeable, more spongy

Examples of usage

  • The new roof is leakier than the old one.
  • This container is leaker than expected.
  • The faulty pipes were leakier after the repair.
  • The more leakier model failed safety tests.

Translations

Translations of the word "leakier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais vazante

🇮🇳 अधिक रिसाव वाला

🇩🇪 undichter

🇮🇩 lebih bocor

🇺🇦 більш протікаючий

🇵🇱 bardziej nieszczelny

🇯🇵 より漏れやすい

🇫🇷 plus fuyant

🇪🇸 más filtrante

🇹🇷 daha sızdıran

🇰🇷 더 새는

🇸🇦 أكثر تسرباً

🇨🇿 více netěsný

🇸🇰 viac netesný

🇨🇳 更漏水的

🇸🇮 bolj puščajoč

🇮🇸 meira lekandi

🇰🇿 одан да көп ағып тұрған

🇬🇪 მეტი გაჟონვადი

🇦🇿 daha sızan

🇲🇽 más filtrante

Etymology

The word 'leaky' originates from the Old English 'leacian,' which means 'to leak.' This verb emerged from the Proto-Germanic *lekan which is related to the concept of flowing or leaking. Historically, it has been used to describe anything that allows liquid to escape or be lost, typically applied to objects like containers, roofs, or pipes. The comparative form 'leakier' follows standard English morphology, where adding the suffix '-er' denotes a higher degree of the quality described by the base adjective. The usage of 'leakier' has gained relevance in modern contexts, where the integrity of materials and structures is assessed in areas like construction, engineering, and environmental science.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,069, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.