Absorption and Distraction

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Absorption

Absorption noun - A focusing of the mind on something.
Usage example: forgot to return the phone call due to his absorption in setting up the new computer system
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Distraction is an antonym for absorption in topics: assimilation, total attention toward something.
Nearby Words: absorb, absorbed, absorbing, absorptive, absorptivity

Distraction

Distraction noun - A state of mental uncertainty.
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Antonyms for Distraction
Absorption is an antonym for distraction.
Nearby Words: distracted, distract, distracting
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good good absorption good distraction
better better absorption better distraction
complete complete absorption complete distraction
constant constant absorption constant distraction
Other adjectives: massive, quick, easy, extra.
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