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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
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.
Exact synonyms: Absorption, Preoccupancy, Preoccupation
Generic synonyms: Cognitive State, State Of Mind
Specialized synonyms: Abstractedness, Abstraction, Absentmindedness
Derivative terms: Absorb, Engross, Engross, Preoccupied, Preoccupied, Preoccupy, Preoccupy
Generic synonyms: Cognitive State, State Of Mind
Specialized synonyms: Abstractedness, Abstraction, Absentmindedness
Derivative terms: Absorb, Engross, Engross, Preoccupied, Preoccupied, Preoccupy, Preoccupy
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
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)