flow state en · NOUN
Etymology
From flow + state
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A mental condition of complete absorption in an activity, marked by focused attention, diminished self-consciousness, and an altered sense of time, in which performance feels effortless and intrinsically rewarding.
Ritual enables a person to affect flow state more easily and acts as a body-mind cue.
1997 March 24, Kathleen Kelleher, “Put the Brain on Hold, Get in the Zone”, in Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Calif.: Los Angeles Times Communications, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 27 Jan 2026:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| flowstate | alternative | lexicographic | |
| flow states | Number=Plur | lexicographic |