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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAbsorption
/əbˈzɔːrpʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
"The absorption of nutrients occurs primarily in the small intestine." - 2
The state of being engrossed in something; complete mental preoccupation.
"Her total absorption in her painting made her completely lose track of time."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'absorption' originates from the Latin 'absorptio', which means 'to swallow up'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century, reflecting a shift from a physical act of taking in to a broader application in various scientific and metaphorical contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Absorption" is said worldwide
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absorption
Transliteration: ab-sorp-syɔ̃
"L'absorption des graisses est ralentie par certaines fibres."
Absorption
Transliteration: ap-zɔʁpˈt͡si̯oːn
"Die Absorption von Licht ist in diesem Material sehr hoch."
assorbimento
Transliteration: as-sor-bil-men-to
"L'assorbimento dell'acqua da parte delle radici è essenziale."
absorción
Transliteration: ab-sor-ˈθjon
"La absorción de vitaminas mejora con una dieta equilibrada."
absorção
Transliteration: ab-sor-ˈsãw
"A absorção de oxigênio nos pulmões é vital."
अवशोषण
Transliteration: avshoshan
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"पौधों द्वारा पानी का अवशोषण आवश्यक है।"
吸收
Transliteration: xīshōu
Script: 中文汉字
"植物的根负责水分的吸收。"
흡수
Transliteration: heup-su
Script: 한국어 한글
"영양분의 흡수는 소장에서 주로 이루어진다."
吸収
Transliteration: kyūshū
Script: 日本語
"植物は根から水分を吸収します。"
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