English Explanatory Dictionary

absorbing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest.
  2. Allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of absorb
noun
  1. Absorption.

Pronunciation

/əbˈzɔː.bɪŋ/ /əbˈsɔː.bɪŋ/ /æbˈzɔɹ.bɪŋ/ /æbˈsɔɹ.bɪŋ/ /əbˈzɔɹ.bɪŋ/ /əbˈsɔɹ.bɪŋ/ en-us-absorbing.ogg

Word forms

absorbing more absorbing most absorbing absorbings

Etymology

From absorb + -ing.

Synonyms

engrossing fascinating

Derived words

absorbingly nonabsorbing unabsorbing vibroabsorbing
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