Absorbed

Pronunciation

• US

Origin

absorb + -ed

Full definition of absorbed

Adjective

1. Fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed. First attested in the mid 18^th century.

1. Something that has been absorbed, taken in, engulfed, imbibed, or assimilated. First attested in the mid 18^th century.

Verb

1. absorbed

   (past of absorb)

Derived terms

• absorbed dose
• self-absorbed