Absorption: meaning, definitions and examples

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absorption

[ əbˈsɔːpʃən ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 absorção

🇮🇳 अवशोषण

🇩🇪 Absorption

🇮🇩 penyerapan

🇺🇦 абсорбція

🇵🇱 absorpcja

🇯🇵 吸収 (きゅうしゅう)

🇫🇷 absorption

🇪🇸 absorción

🇹🇷 emilim

🇰🇷 흡수 (heubsu)

🇸🇦 امتصاص

🇨🇿 absorpce

🇸🇰 absorpcia

🇨🇳 吸收 (xīshōu)

🇸🇮 absorpcija

🇮🇸 upptaka

🇰🇿 сіңіру

🇬🇪 შეწოვა (shets'ova)

🇦🇿 sorulma

🇲🇽 absorción

Word origin

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.