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ENGROSSMENT Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word engrossment. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word engrossment. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words 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

Best Hypernyms For ENGROSSMENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for engrossment, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
concentration absorption assiduity assiduousness attention captivation fascination
Phrases (2)
cognitive statestate of mind

Alternatives for ABSORPTION

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