absorption
Word parts change
Pronunciation change
- IPA (key): /əbˈzɔ:p.ʃən/
- SAMPA: /@b"zO:p.S@n/
Audio (US) (file) - Hyphenation: ab‧sorp‧tion
Noun change
- Absorption is taking in a gas or liquid through very small holes.
- Synonym: soak up
- Good water absorption properties make sponges useful for soaking up water.
- Absorption is the state of being completely occupied by something.
- Synonyms: engrossment and immersion
- Sam's absorption in his book made him forget to eat dinner.