ETYM Latin absorptio, from absorbere. Related to Absorb.
1. The social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another
2. The process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
3. Complete attention; intense mental effort
4. The mental state of being preoccupied by something

ETYM Latin aspiratio, from aspirare: cf. French aspiration.
Withdrawal of fluid from the body using a suction instrument.
1. A manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath; SYN. rough breathing.
2. A will to succeed.