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Meaning of 'absorbed' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Absorbed [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Absorb

Meaning of 'absorbed' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . absorbed [ s]
Meaning (1):
- giving or marked by complete attention to
Example in sentence:
  • enwrapped in dreams;
  • rapt with wonder;
  • so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred;
  • that engrossed look or rapt delight;
  • wrapped in thought
Meaning (2):
- retained without reflection
Example in sentence:
  • the absorbed light intensity

Nearby Words:

abscess abscesses abscession abscind abscision absciss abscissa abscissae abscissas abscisses

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  • Absorbed
    Absorbed used in context of general equities. Securities are "absorbed" as long as there are corresponding orders to buy and sell. The market has reached the absorption point when further assimilation is impossible without an adjustment in price.

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