Absorption: meaning, definitions and examples
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absorption
[ ษbหsษหpสษn ]
scientific research
The process by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another, such as a liquid, light, or sound.
Synonyms
assimilation, ingestion, uptake
Examples of usage
- The absorption of nutrients by the body is essential for good health.
- The absorption of water by the sponge was quick and efficient.
economics
The process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas.
Synonyms
assimilation, incorporation, integration
Examples of usage
- The absorption of new technologies by the workforce is crucial for the company's growth.
- The absorption of market trends is necessary for successful investment decisions.
Translations
Translations of the word "absorption" in other languages:
๐ต๐น absorรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคตเคถเฅเคทเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช Absorption
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyerapan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฑัะพัะฑััั
๐ต๐ฑ absorpcja
๐ฏ๐ต ๅธๅ (ใใ ใใใ ใ)
๐ซ๐ท absorption
๐ช๐ธ absorciรณn
๐น๐ท emilim
๐ฐ๐ท ํก์ (heubsu)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงู ุชุตุงุต
๐จ๐ฟ absorpce
๐ธ๐ฐ absorpcia
๐จ๐ณ ๅธๆถ (xฤซshลu)
๐ธ๐ฎ absorpcija
๐ฎ๐ธ upptaka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาฃััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฌแแแ (shets'ova)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sorulma
๐ฒ๐ฝ absorciรณn
Etymology
The word 'absorption' originates from the Latin word 'absorptio', meaning a sucking in or swallowing up. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the process of something being taken in or soaked up by another substance. Over time, 'absorption' has come to be a widely used term in various fields, from science to economics, highlighting the concept of assimilation and integration.
See also: absorb, absorbable, absorbed, absorbent, absorber, absorbing, absorbingly.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #2,729, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.
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