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absorbed

adjectivemasculine/ɐbˈsoɾtu/medium

ab·sor·to

Definition

Deeply concentrated or immersed in thought; engrossed.
The student was absorbed in reading the book.
She became absorbed in contemplating the sunset.
Common collocations
absorbed in thoughtabsorbed in readingdeeply absorbed

Etymology

Do latim 'absorptus', particípio passado de 'absorbere' (absorver, engolir).

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