Synonyms for absorption

Other words for “absorption”, grouped by meaning.

We found 7 synonyms for “absorption”. The most common are soaking up, assimilation, concentration, engrossment, immersion.

noun (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid

Synonymssoaking up

noun the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another

Synonymsassimilation

noun the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion

Synonymsassimilation

noun complete attention; intense mental effort

noun the mental state of being preoccupied by something

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University