Definition of preoccupation Preoccupation

/pɹiɑˌkjʌpejˈʃʌn/ - [preeakyupeyshun] - pre•oc•cu•pa•tion

We found 8 definitions of preoccupation from 4 different sources.

What does preoccupation mean?

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Noun Plural: preoccupations
preoccupation - the mental state of being preoccupied by something
		preoccupancy, absorption, engrossment
		cognitive state, state of mind the state of a person's cognitive processes
		abstractedness, abstraction preoccupation with something to the exclusion of all else
preoccupation - an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
		thought, idea the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual; "19th century thought"; "Darwinian thought"
		obsession, fixation an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone
		hang-up an unforeseen obstacle
		hobbyhorse a topic to which one constantly reverts; "don't get him started on his hobbyhorse"
preoccupation - the act of taking occupancy before someone else does
		preoccupancy
		moving in, occupancy, occupation an act of being a tenant or occupant

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Wiktionary

preoccupation (Noun)
The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.
preoccupation (Noun)
The act of occupying something before someone else.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

preoccupation (n.)
The act of preoccupying, or taking possession of beforehand; the state of being preoccupied; prepossession.
preoccupation (n.)
Anticipation of objections.

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preoccupation, noun, singular of preoccupations.

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