absorption

The word “absorption” has 3 syllables: ab-sorp-tion

It's pronounced as /əbˈsɔrpʃən/


What is synonym and antonym for absorption?

In the thesaurus, “absorption” has 9 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for absorption along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for absorption

  • attention
  • concentration
  • consumption
  • digestion
  • immersion
  • intake
  • penetration
  • retention
  • saturation

Antonyms for absorption

Meanings of absorption

  • noun
    1. The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,.
    2. Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind.
    3. Mental assimilation.
    4. The retaining of electrical energy for a short time after it has been introduced to the dielectric.

Example Sentences

  • The absorption of nutrients from food is essential for maintaining good health.
  • The absorption of light by dark surfaces contributes to urban heat island effects.
  • The company invested in soundproofing materials to reduce noise absorption in their office.
  • The professor discussed the absorption of gases by liquids in today's chemistry lecture.
  • Proper insulation helps prevent heat absorption in buildings during hot summer months.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to absorption, such as: absence, abstraction, attention, concentration, consumption, detachment, digestion.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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acculturation

  • absorption
  • accordance
  • adaptation
  • adjustment
  • agreement
  • assimilation
  • conformance
  • conformity
  • congruence
  • consonance
  • harmony
  • incorporation
  • integration

egomania

egotism

half-and-half

  • absorption
  • accommodation
  • accord
  • adjustment
  • admixture
  • amalgam
  • amalgamation
  • arrangement
  • bargain
  • blend
  • blending
  • buttermilk
  • coalescence
  • coalition
  • cocktail
  • commingling
  • commixture
  • compost
  • compound
  • concession
  • concretion
  • cream
  • deal
  • emulsion
  • fusion
  • homogenization
  • incorporation
  • integration
  • intermingling
  • intermixture
  • mergence
  • merger
  • merging
  • mingling
  • mix
  • mixture
  • pact
  • settlement
  • synthesis
  • understanding

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