engrossment

en·gross·ment

noun \in-ˈgrō-smənt, en-\

Definition of ENGROSSMENT

1

: the act of engrossing

2

: the state of being absorbed or occupied : preoccupation

Examples of ENGROSSMENT

1. <my engrossment in the video game made me lose track of time>

First Known Use of ENGROSSMENT

1526

Related to ENGROSSMENT

Synonyms: absorption, concentration, attention, enthrallment, immersion

Antonyms: inattention

Related Words: fixation, obsession, preoccupation; alertness, application, awareness, consciousness, consideration, heedfulness, intentness, raptness, regard; contemplation, meditation, musing, pondering, rumination

Near Antonyms: absence, absentmindedness, abstractedness, abstraction, detachment, distraction, obliviousness, remoteness, unawareness, unconsciousness, withdrawal; disinterest, indifference, mindlessness, unconcern; befuddlement, bemusement, bewilderment, confusion

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