absorbedly
|ab-sorbed-ly|
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/əbˈzɔrbdli/
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/əbˈzɔːbdli/
(absorb)
take in or soak up
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absorbedly' originates from the Latin word 'absorbere,' where 'ab-' meant 'from' and 'sorbere' meant 'to suck in.'
Historical Evolution
'absorbere' transformed into the French word 'absorber,' and eventually became the modern English word 'absorb' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to suck in or swallow,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to take in or engage fully.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is fully engaged or engrossed in something.
She listened absorbedly to the speaker.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 01:21