Definitions
the mental state of being preoccupied by something
Word origin
First attested in 1597. From Latin absorptiō (“a sucking in”), from absorbeō (“absorb”). Morphologically absorb + -tion.
Used in a sentence
“The sponge showed remarkable absorption of water.”
“Plants rely on the absorption of sunlight for photosynthesis.”
“His complete absorption in the novel made him lose track of time.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Soaking up”10 letters
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