Synonyms of absorption

absorption

noun

əb-ˈsȯrp-shən 

as in immersion

a focusing of the mind on something

forgot to return the phone call due to his absorption in setting up the new computer system

Synonyms & Similar Words

• immersion
• attention
• concentration
• engrossment
• application
• fixation
• enthrallment
• obsession
• awareness
• consciousness
• consideration
• preoccupation
• alertness
• meditation
• intentness
• contemplation
• rumination
• raptness
• regard
• heedfulness
• musing
• pondering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absence
• withdrawal
• inattention
• abstraction
• detachment
• unconsciousness
• unawareness
• indifference
• remoteness
• distraction
• obliviousness
• disinterest
• confusion
• absentmindedness
• unconcern
• abstractedness
• mindlessness
• bewilderment
• bemusement
• befuddlement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of absorption

Product developer and manufacturer Solésence is taking scalp care into the SPF category with Scalp Screen Dry Shampoo SPF 45+ Sunscreen, a multitasking formula that combines oil absorption with broad-spectrum UV defense. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Their first product was a liposomal omega supplement, a delivery method Elmi said encapsulates nutrients for higher absorption, in contrast to pills the body largely flushes out. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Its near-vacuum atmosphere is physically too thin and sparse to generate an absorption feature of the observed depth, Bézard said, leaving the dwarf planet's solid surface as the only plausible source for the deep signature. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 July 2026

Supporting digestive health, nutrient absorption and promoting a stronger immune system are just a few of probiotic’s benefits. — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026