Absorption and Reduction

Absorption

Absorption noun - A focusing of the mind on something.

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Reduction and absorption are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reduction" instead a noun "Absorption".

Reduction noun - Something that is or may be subtracted.

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Absorption and reduction are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Absorption" with "Reduction", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: reduce, reducing, reductive, reductionist

better	better absorption	better reduction
similar	similar absorption	similar reduction
light	light absorption	light reduction
constant	constant absorption	constant reduction
Other adjectives: massive, magic, permanent, general, extra, highest, extended.

Melee classes can be played as gradual grinders too, although their strategy relies on high max HP and damage absorption/reduction.

Source: Video Game / Kingdom of Loathing
In GURPS the Absorption enhancement turns your Damage Reduction into a battery that you can use to heal yourself or improve any one of your primary stats.

Source: Energy Absorption

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