engrossment

Definitions

The state of being completely occupied or absorbed in something.

The act of copying or writing something out in a large, clear hand.

The action of buying up all of a commodity to create a monopoly.

Examples

His total engrossment in the novel made him completely unaware of the noisy crowd around him.

The artist's deep engrossment in her work often caused her to lose track of time for hours on end.

Synonyms

absorption preoccupation immersion fascination concentration engagement fixation

Antonyms

indifference apathy distraction detachment disinterest inattention boredom