ENGROSSMENT Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word engrossment. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for ENGROSSMENT
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| absorption | nounn | |||||
noun • (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid • (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium • the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another • the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion • complete attention; intense mental effort • the mental state of being preoccupied by something | ||||||
| concentration | nounn | |||||
noun • the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume • the spatial property of being crowded together • strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material • increase in density • complete attention; intense mental effort • bringing together military forces • great and constant diligence and attention | ||||||
| immersion | nounn | |||||
noun • sinking until covered completely with water • (astronomy) the disappearance of a celestial body prior to an eclipse • complete attention; intense mental effort • a form of baptism in which part or all of a person's body is submerged • the act of wetting something by submerging it | ||||||
| preoccupation | nounn | |||||
noun • an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention • the mental state of being preoccupied by something • the act of taking occupancy before someone else does | ||||||
| captivation | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) • a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual | ||||||
| enslavement | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being a slave • the act of making slaves of your captives | ||||||
| enthrallment | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual | ||||||
| fascination | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) • a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual • the capacity to attract intense interest | ||||||
| obsession | nounn | |||||
noun • an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will • an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone | ||||||
| intentness | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being intent and concentrated | ||||||
| preoccupancy | nounn | |||||
noun • the mental state of being preoccupied by something • the act of taking occupancy before someone else does | ||||||
