Definition of Engrossment

1. Noun. Complete attention; intense mental effort.

Exact synonyms: Absorption, Concentration, Immersion
Generic synonyms: Attention
Specialized synonyms: Centering, Direction, Focal Point, Focus, Focusing, Focussing, Specialism, Study
Derivative terms: Absorb, Concentrate, Engross, Engross, Immerse

2. Noun. The mental state of being preoccupied by something.

3. Noun. The quality of being intent and concentrated. "The intentness of his gaze"
Exact synonyms: Intentness
Generic synonyms: Assiduity, Assiduousness, Concentration
Derivative terms: Engross, Engross, Intent

Definition of Engrossment

1. n. The act of engrossing; as, the engrossment of a deed.

Definition of Engrossment

1. Noun. The state of being engrossed; concentration or preoccupation. ¹

2. Noun. The fact or instance of writing in a legal document. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Engrossment

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Engrossment

1. 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Engrossment

engrieves
engrieving
engroove
engrooved
engrooves
engross
engross'd
engrossed
engrosser
engrossers
engrosses
engrossest
engrosseth
engrossing
engrossingly
engrossment (current term)
engrossments
engs
enguard
enguarded
enguarding
enguards
engulf
engulfed
engulfing
engulfment
engulfments
engulfs
engulph
engulphed

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