absorbing

Etymology

absorb + -ing

adj

  1. Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest.
    An absorbing pursuit.
    It was a dramatic finish to an absorbing, fast-paced game but Blackburn will be deeply unhappy with referee Anthony Taylor as Nzonzi's handball was harsh. October 29, 2011, Neil Johnston, “Norwich 3 - 3 Blackburn”, in BBC Sport
  2. (statistics, of a state) Allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it.

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of absorb

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