About The Word Engrossment
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Engrossment
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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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