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The quality of being intent and concentrated
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engrossment
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. complete attention; intense mental effort [syn: concentration , absorption , immersion ] the mental state of being preoccupied by something [syn: preoccupation , preoccupancy , absorption ] the quality of being intent and concentrated; "the intentness ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Engrossment \En*gross"ment\, n. The act of engrossing; as, the engrossment of a deed. Engrossments of power and favor. --Swift. That which has been engrossed, as an instrument, legislative bill, goods, etc.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context uncountable English) The state of being engrossed; concentration or preoccupation. 2 (context countable English) The fact or instance of writing in a legal document.
Usage examples of engrossment.
Behind his superficial engrossment, however, he was straining for even the barest hint of rault.
Her engrossment in her own reflection irritated him, so he did not look at her.