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absorbedness

n.
C1 Advanced ab·sorbed·ness

n. the state of being so focused on something that you do not notice anything else. It describes a deep level of concentration.

n. the state of being deeply engaged in an activity or thought to the exclusion of all else. Often used to describe a trance-like or intense level of focus.


SIMPLE

Her absorbedness in the book made her miss the phone call.

CONTEXTUAL

The scientist's absorbedness in the experiment lasted for hours, as he ignored the lunch break entirely.

COMPLEX

The artist's absorbedness in the canvas was so profound that the gallery visitors felt as though they were intruding on a private, sacred space.

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