You consistently use this where you probably want ‘absorb’; they are not the same. Admittedly the usage is metaphorical, but learning something is closer to “take in or soak up by chemical or physical action, typically gradually” than it is to “adhesion of atoms, ions, or molecules from a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid to a surface”. Presumably you don’t want the information to just form a thin film on top of the learner.
You consistently use this where you probably want ‘absorb’; they are not the same. Admittedly the usage is metaphorical, but learning something is closer to “take in or soak up by chemical or physical action, typically gradually” than it is to “adhesion of atoms, ions, or molecules from a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid to a surface”. Presumably you don’t want the information to just form a thin film on top of the learner.
It seems you just invented a perfect term to describe (one of) the revealed preferences of the education system.
Just want to say I’m glad you’re back and don’t let the bastards/SJWs grind you down.
Fixed it. I don’t think I’ve ever consciously registered that adsorb != absorb, so thanks for that.