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Definition of absorbing

absorbing

/əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
ab · sorb · ing
Adverb:absorbingly
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• adjective

1

Intensely interesting; holding all of one's attention and interest.

Example

"The historian wrote an absorbing account of the ancient civilization's rise and fall."

2

Capable of taking in or soaking up liquids, energy, or other substances.

Example

"The laboratory uses an absorbing material to capture excess moisture in the sealed chamber."

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• Rhymes for absorbing

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absorbency
absorbent
absorber
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absorbingly
absorption
absorptive

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'absorb' plus the participial suffix '-ing'. 'Absorb' derives from the Latin 'absorbere', meaning 'to swallow up', combining 'ab-' (away) and 'sorbere' (to suck in).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Absorbing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/absorbing
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