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Preoccupation

Preoccupation Meaning & Definition
Preoccupation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Preoccupation?

[n] the act of taking occupancy before someone else does
[n] the mental state of being preoccupied by something
[n] an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

Synonyms | Synonyms for Preoccupation: absorption | engrossment | preoccupancy | preoccupancy

Related Terms | Find terms related to Preoccupation:

See Also | absentmindedness | abstractedness | abstraction | cognitive state | fixation | hang-up | hobbyhorse | idea | moving in | obsession | occupancy | occupation | self-absorption | state of mind | taking possession | thought

Preoccupation In Webster's Dictionary

\Pre*oc`cu*pa"tion\, n. [L. praeoccupatio: cf. F. pr['e]occupation.] 1. The act of preoccupying, or taking possession of beforehand; the state of being preoccupied; prepossession. 2. Anticipation of objections. [R.] --South.

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