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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 48 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for absorption

  • alertness
  • application
  • attention
  • awareness
  • captivation
  • concentration
  • consciousness
  • consideration
  • consumption
  • contemplation
  • digestion
  • drinking in
  • engagement
  • engrossment
  • enthrallment
  • exhaustion
  • fascination
  • fixation
  • fusion
  • hang-up
  • heedfulness
  • holding
  • imbibing
  • immersion
  • impregnation
  • ingestion
  • inhalation
  • intake
  • intentness
  • involvement
  • meditation
  • musing
  • obsession
  • occupation
  • osmosis
  • penetration
  • pondering
  • preoccupation
  • raptness
  • reception
  • regard
  • retention
  • rumination
  • saturation
  • soaking up
  • suction
  • taking in
  • uptake

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 70 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to absorption, such as: absence, absentmindedness, abstractedness, abstraction, alertness, application, attention.

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