Associations to the word «Absorbing»

Wiktionary

ABSORBING, adjective. Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
ABSORBING, adjective. (statistics) (of a state) Allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it.
ABSORBING, verb. Present participle of absorb

Dictionary definition

ABSORBING, adjective. Capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story".

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope