absorption
0 antonyms and opposites of absorption, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The process of taking in and incorporating a substance, such as light, heat, or liquid.
How to use absorption
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin absorptio, "a sucking in," based on absorbeo, "to absorb."
Full origin of absorption →Frequently asked questions
What does “absorption” mean?
The word “absorption” means the process of taking in and incorporating a substance, such as light, heat, or liquid. In plain terms, the process of soaking something up — light, heat, nutrients — or being completely engrossed mentally.
How do you pronounce “absorption”?
“Absorption” is pronounced uhb-ZAWP-shn (/æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “absorption” in a sentence?
Here is “absorption” used in a sentence: “The dark tiles increase heat absorption in the room.”
What part of speech is “absorption”?
“Absorption” is a noun.
Where does the word “absorption” come from?
The word “absorption” comes from Latin. From Latin absorptio, "a sucking in," based on absorbeo, "to absorb.".
Is “absorption” a common word?
“Absorption” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “absorption” have?
“Absorption” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of taking in and incorporating a substance, such as light, heat, or liquid.
What is the difference between absorption and engrossment?
Absorption and engrossment can both describe total attention being given to something, and in that sense they are near-synonyms. Absorption additionally has a separate, more literal meaning describing the physical process of taking in a substance such as light, heat, or liquid, which engrossment does not share.
What is the difference between absorption and adsorption?
Absorption means a substance is taken into and incorporated throughout another material, such as a sponge absorbing water. Adsorption, by contrast, refers to a substance sticking only to the surface of another material rather than being taken in through it; the two terms describe distinct physical processes despite the similar spelling.
Can absorption describe a mental state as well as a physical process?
Yes, absorption has a second meaning describing complete engrossment of someone's attention or interest, such as being deeply absorbed in a book. This mental sense exists alongside its more literal, physical meaning.