 engrossment |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the mental state of being preoccupied by something | |
| Synonyms: | preoccupation absorption preoccupancy | |
| Related terms: | cognitive_state abstractedness absentmindedness steep preoccupy | |
| 2. | [ noun ] complete attention; intense mental effort | |
| Synonyms: | concentration immersion absorption | |
| Related terms: | attention study focus specialism absorb concentrate steep | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the quality of being intent and concentrated | |
| Synonyms: | intentness | |
| Examples: | "the intentness of his gaze" |
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| Related terms: | assiduity steep | |
| Similar spelling: |
engrossed engrossing encroachment |
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