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seepage

 

[ ˈsiːpɪdʒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

water

The slow escape of water through small openings or pores in the ground or a structure.

Synonyms

leakage, ooze, percolation

Examples of usage

  • The basement had seepage after heavy rain.
  • The seepage of water through the dam caused concern for its stability.
Context #2 | Noun

information

The gradual leaking or spreading of information, knowledge, or influence.

Synonyms

leakage, percolation, spread

Examples of usage

  • The seepage of rumors about the company's financial troubles affected its stock price.
  • There was seepage of confidential information from the government agency.

Translations

Translations of the word "seepage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infiltração

🇮🇳 रिसाव

🇩🇪 Versickerung

🇮🇩 rembesan

🇺🇦 просочування

🇵🇱 przesączanie

🇯🇵 浸透

🇫🇷 infiltration

🇪🇸 filtración

🇹🇷 sızıntı

🇰🇷 침투

🇸🇦 تسرب

🇨🇿 vsakování

🇸🇰 vsakovanie

🇨🇳 渗漏

🇸🇮 pronicanje

🇮🇸 síun

🇰🇿 сіңіп кету

🇬🇪 გაჟონვა

🇦🇿 sızma

🇲🇽 filtración

Etymology

The word 'seepage' originated from the Middle English word 'sipage', meaning 'to ooze'. It has been used since the 15th century to describe the slow escape or leaking of fluids. Over time, the term has evolved to include not just water seepage, but also the gradual spreading of information or influence.

See also: seep, seeping.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,867, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.