Definitions for: 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



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: absorption, engrossment, preoccupancy, preoccupancy

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

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