Absorbing

English

Etymology

From absorb + -ing.

Pronunciation

• (RP)
  • IPA: /əbˈzɔːbɪŋ/, /əbˈsɔːbɪŋ/
• (US)
  • IPA: /æbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/, /æbˈsɔːrbɪŋ/

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• Rhymes: -ɔː(r)bɪŋ

Adjective

Absorbing (comparative more Absorbing, superlative most Absorbing)

1. Engrossing.

   An absorbing pursuit.

2. (mathematics, stochastic processes, of a state) allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it.

Synonyms

• engrossing
• fascinating
• See also Thesaurus:exciting

Thesaurus

acute; arresting; attractive; captivating; consuming; deep; deep-felt; deepgoing; enchanting; engaging; engrossing; enthralling; fascinating; gripping; heartfelt; holding; homefelt; hypnotic; indelible; keen; magnetic; mesmeric; mesmerizing; monopolizing; obsessing; obsessive; penetrating; pervading; piercing; poignant; profound; riveting; sharp; spellbinding

Translations

engrossing

Bulgarian: поглъщащ (bg), увлекателен (bg) Dutch: boeiend (nl), grijpend (nl) Finnish: mukaansatempaava (fi) Indonesian: penyerap (id) Interlingua: absorbente

Portuguese: absorvente m. and f. Russian: увлекательный (ru) m. Spanish: absorbente (es) Volapük: änüsugön

math: of a state

Verb

absorbing

1. Present participle of absorb.