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Definitions

absorption

[ab-sawrp-shuhn, -zawrp-] / æbˈsɔrp ʃən, -ˈzɔrp- /
NOUN
assimilation, incorporation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consumption digestion intake penetration retention saturation
STRONG
exhaustion fusion imbibing impregnation ingestion inhalation osmosis reception suction
WEAK
drinking in soaking up taking in uptake
Antonyms
WEAK
boredom distraction
NOUN
total attention toward something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
concentration
STRONG
captivation engagement engrossment enthrallment fascination hang-up holding immersion intentness involvement occupation preoccupation
WEAK
raptness
Antonyms
STRONG
surrender
WEAK
boredom distraction

Example Sentences

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Further analysis showed that this boost was not due to stronger absorption of the incoming light.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Laura’s willing absorption into Betty’s tranquil life of gardening and cooking is swift and pleasant — believably so thanks to the acute portrayals of Beer and Auer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Mice treated with the drug three weeks after surgery showed improved nutrient absorption and gained more weight compared to untreated mice.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

However, builders will need to account for hempcrete's higher water absorption and lower strength, compared to concrete.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Actually, it was not so much the speed that was impressive as the pure animal confidence, the total absorption in the moment.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.