Absorp vs. Absorb
Difference Between Absorp and Absorb
Absorpverb
rare form of absorb
Absorbverb
To take (something) in through or as through pores or interstices.
Absorbverb
To occupy the attention, interest, or time of; engross
The problem completely absorbed her.Absorbverb
To take up or occupy (one's time or interest, for example).
Absorbverb
To retain (radiation or sound, for example) wholly, without reflection or transmission.
Absorbverb
To take in; assimilate
immigrants who were absorbed into the social mainstream.Absorbverb
To learn; acquire
"Matisse absorbed the lesson and added to it a new language of color" (Peter Plagen).Absorbverb
To receive (an impulse) without echo or recoil
a fabric that absorbs sound.a bumper that absorbs impact.Absorbverb
To assume or pay for (a cost or costs).
Absorbverb
To endure; accommodate
couldn't absorb the additional hardships.Absorbverb
To use up; consume
The project has absorbed all of our department's resources.Absorbverb
(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.
Absorbverb
To engulf, as in water; to swallow up.
Absorbverb
(transitive) To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe, like a sponge or as the lacteals of the body; to chemically take in.
Absorbverb
To take in energy and convert it, as
Absorbverb
in receiving a physical impact or vibration without recoil.
Absorbverb
in receiving sound energy without repercussion or echo.
Absorbverb
taking in radiant energy and converting it to a different form of energy, like heat.
Heat, light, and electricity are absorbed in the substances into which they pass.Absorbverb
(transitive) To engross or engage wholly; to occupy fully
Absorbverb
(transitive) To occupy or consume time.
Absorbverb
(transitive) Assimilate mentally.
Absorbverb
To assume or pay for as part of a commercial transaction.
Absorbverb
(transitive) To defray the costs.
Absorbverb
(transitive) To accept or purchase in quantity.
Absorbverb
become imbued;
The liquids, light, and gases absorbAbsorbverb
take up mentally;
he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribeAbsorbverb
take up, as of debts or payments;
absorb the costs for somethingAbsorbverb
take in, also metaphorically;
The sponge absorbs water wellShe drew strength from the minister's wordsAbsorbverb
cause to become one with;
The sales tax is absorbed into the state income taxAbsorbverb
suck or take up or in;
A black star absorbs all matterAbsorbverb
engross (oneself) fully;
He immersed himself into his studiesAbsorbverb
assimilate or take in;
The immigrants were quickly absorbed into societyAbsorbverb
engage or engross wholly;
Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
