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1. preoccupation

noun. ['priːˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən'] an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • preoccupation (English)
  • occupation (English)
  • occupacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pre- (English)

2. preoccupation

noun. ['priːˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən'] the mental state of being preoccupied by something.

Etymology

  • preoccupation (English)
  • occupation (English)
  • occupacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pre- (English)

3. preoccupation

noun. ['priːˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən'] the act of taking occupancy before someone else does.

Etymology

  • preoccupation (English)
  • occupation (English)
  • occupacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pre- (English)
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