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absorptionthe process of taking in and assimilating something completely

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the process of taking in and assimilating something completely

Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈzɔːrpʃən/

Korean meaning: 흡수, 흡수 과정

Korean pronunciation: 압-조르프-션 (강세: 조르프)

Example Sentences

  • My cat's absorption in the laser dot is so intense that it doesn't hear me calling.
  • The absorption of calcium is important for bone health.
  • His total absorption in Netflix shows led to a failed exam.

absorption

NOUN

//əbˈzɔːrpʃən//

the process of taking in and assimilating something completely

absorption concept
💡 Concept

Complete absorption of knowledge

absorption rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Every option demands total absorption through adoption!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əbˈzɔːrpʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/əbˈzɔːpʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixab--
Rootsorb
Suffix--tion

Origin

From Latin 'absorbere', composed of 'ab-' (away from) and 'sorbere' (to suck in or swallow). The word entered English in the 15th century through Old French, referring to the process of taking something in completely.

🎵Rhyme

ptionoptionadoption
ption
option
adoption

🔗Collocations

water absorption
absorption rate
complete absorption
absorption of nutrients
light absorption
absorption capacity

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat's absorption in the laser dot is so intense that it doesn't hear me calling.

The absorption of calcium is important for bone health.

😄 Fun example

His total absorption in Netflix shows led to a failed exam.

The paper towel's absorption of the spilled coffee was impressive.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

assimilationintakeuptakesoaking upengrossment

Antonyms

emissionreleaserejection

Related

absorbabsorptiveabsorbentsoakconcentrate

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