Absorbedness Definition and Usage

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Overview Meaning Pronunciation Usage Practice

absorbedness

/əbˈsɔːrbdnəs/
Noun Abstract concept

Definition: The state of being completely engrossed or immersed in something

Origin: From absorb + -ed + -ness, first recorded in early 19th century

📚 Core Meanings

Mental Concentration

Complete focus on a particular activity or thought

His absorbedness in reading was remarkable.
His complete focus on reading was remarkable.
Psychology

Emotional Engagement

Deep emotional involvement in something

The absorbedness of her performance moved the audience.
Her deep emotional engagement in the performance moved the audience.
Emotion

Spiritual Absorption

State of being spiritually immersed

The monk's absorbedness in meditation was profound.
The monk's deep spiritual immersion in meditation was profound.
Spirituality

"Absorbedness" is a formal term primarily used in psychological and philosophical contexts. It describes a state of complete mental or emotional engagement.

🔄 Usage Comparison

English Examples

Her absorbedness in the project was admirable.

The absorbedness of children at play is fascinating.

His complete absorbedness made him unaware of time.

Explanation

Her complete focus on the project was admirable.

The deep engagement of children at play is fascinating.

His total immersion made him unaware of time.

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

British Pronunciation

/əbˈsɔːbdnəs/

uhb-SAWRBD-nuhs

American Pronunciation

/əbˈsɔːrbdnəs/

uhb-SAWRBD-nuhs

Key Pronunciation Points:

Common Mistakes

  • Pronouncing as "ab-sor-bed-ness" (should be /əbˈsɔːbdnəs/)
  • Stressing the first syllable
  • Over-pronouncing the "e" in "absorbed"

🎯 Common Collocations

Complete absorbedness

Emphasizes total engagement

Complete absorbedness in study
Total focus on study
Intensifier

Absorbedness in

Shows focus object

absorbedness in thought
Deep engagement in thought
Preposition

Childlike absorbedness

Describes innocent focus

childlike absorbedness
The innocent focus characteristic of children
Descriptive

Grammar Notes

Singular: absorbedness
Plural: (uncountable)

⚠️ Common Confusions

Don't confuse with:

Absorbedness means being physically absorbed. (Incorrect)

Correct:Absorbedness refers to mental/emotional engagement.

Absorbedness is the same as distraction. (Incorrect)

Correct:Absorbedness is the opposite of distraction.

✍️ Practice Exercises

Translation Practice

1. The artist's absorbedness was evident.
2. This state of absorbedness is called flow.
3. Children often display natural absorbedness.

1. The artist's complete focus was evident.

2. This state of complete engagement is called flow.

3. Children often display natural deep concentration.

Pronunciation Practice

Repeat these sentences:

• Absorbedness requires focus. [əbˈsɔːbdnəs]
• Her absorbedness was impressive. [əbˈsɔːbdnəs]
• This is a state of absorbedness. [əbˈsɔːbdnəs]

Correction Exercise

Identify and correct errors:

1. Absorbedness means physical absorption.
2. Pronounced [æbˈsɔːrbɛdnɛs]
3. Absorbedness is a type of distraction.

1. Absorbedness means mental/emotional engagement.

2. Pronounced [əbˈsɔːbdnəs] (stress on second syllable)

3. Absorbedness is the opposite of distraction.