absorbing

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /əbˈzɔː.bɪŋ/, /əbˈsɔː.bɪŋ/
• (America) IPA: /æbˈzɔɹ.bɪŋ/, /æbˈsɔɹ.bɪŋ/, /əbˈzɔɹ.bɪŋ/, /əbˈsɔɹ.bɪŋ/

Adjective

absorbing

1. Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest. [First attested in the mid 18^th century.]

   An absorbing pursuit.

2. (statistics, of a state) Allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it.

Synonyms

• engrossing
• fascinating
• See also Thesaurus:exciting

Translations

• Portuguese: absorvente
• Russian: увлека́тельный
• Spanish: absorbente

Verb

1. present participle of absorb#English|absorb

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