Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
engrossment
IPA transcription: [ɪnɡɹ'oʊsmənt]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
intentness, engrossment
Meaning:
the quality of being intent and concentrated; "the intentness of his gaze"
Synonyms:
preoccupation, preoccupancy, absorption, engrossment
Meaning:
the mental state of being preoccupied by something
Synonyms:
concentration, engrossment, absorption, immersion
Meaning:
complete attention; intense mental effort
Usage examples
Both terms express the engrossment of the self in an object.