the act of absorbing.

the state or process of being absorbed.

assimilation; incorporation

the absorption of small farms into one big one.

uptake of substances by a tissue, as of nutrients through the wall of the intestine.

a taking in or reception by molecular or chemical action, as of gases or liquids.

Physics . the removal of energy or particles from a beam by the medium through which the beam propagates.

complete attention or preoccupation; deep engrossment

absorption in one's work.

noun

boredom , distraction

noun

consumption , digestion , drinking in , exhaustion , fusion , imbibing , impregnation , ingestion , inhalation , intake , osmosis , penetration , reception , retention , saturation , soaking up , suction , taking in , captivation , concentration , engagement , engrossment , enthrallment , fascination , hang-up * , holding , immersion , intentness , involvement , occupation , preoccupation , raptness , assimilation , prepossession