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Engrossment

Engrossment Meaning & Definition
Engrossment Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Engrossment?

[n] the quality of being intent and concentrated; "the intentness of his gaze"
[n] the mental state of being preoccupied by something
[n] complete attention; intense mental effort

Synonyms | Synonyms for Engrossment: absorption | concentration | immersion | intentness | preoccupancy | preoccupation

Related Terms | Find terms related to Engrossment:

See Also | absentmindedness | abstractedness | abstraction | assiduity | assiduousness | attention | centering | cognitive state | concentration | direction | focus | focusing | focussing | specialism | state of mind | study

Engrossment In Webster's Dictionary

\En*gross"ment\, n. 1. The act of engrossing; as, the engrossment of a deed. Engrossments of power and favor. --Swift. 2. That which has been engrossed, as an instrument, legislative bill, goods, etc.

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