Soaks up or takes in liquid, energy, or information; to incorporate something into yourself.
From Latin 'absorbere,' combining 'ab-' (away) and 'sorbere' (to suck up). The concept evolved from describing physical absorption to mental and emotional absorption of ideas or experiences.
Different materials absorb different wavelengths of light—that's why objects have colors! A red shirt absorbs all colors except red, which bounces back to your eyes. This same principle is why dark colors absorb heat (feel hot in sun) while white reflects it.
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