ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Absorption

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əbˈzɔːp.ʃn̩/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Absorption is a noun meaning The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,.

Meaning

The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,.

More Meanings

  1. Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind.
  2. Mental assimilation.
  3. (electrical engineering) The retaining of electrical energy for a short time after it has been introduced to the dielectric.

Example Sentences

absorption in some employment
The sponge showed remarkable absorption of water.
A complete absorption testified their breathless interest.
Plants rely on the absorption of sunlight for photosynthesis.

Word Forms

Synonyms for absorption

Depending on context, synonyms include assimilation, preoccupation, concentration, engrossment, preoccupancy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include engrossment, preoccupation, concentration, assimilation, preoccupancy, ingestion.

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