n.
Pronunciation: ə b- ' so ̇ rp-sh ə n, - ' zo ̇ rp-
Function: noun
Etymology: French & Latin; French, from Latin absorption-, absorptio, from absorb ē re
Date: 1741
1 a : the process of absorbing or of being absorbed ― compare ADSORPTION b : interception of radiant energy or sound waves
2 : entire occupation of the mind < absorption in his work>
– ab · sorp · tive \ -tiv \ adjective