 preoccupation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention | |
| Related terms: | idea hang-up obsession self-absorption hobbyhorse preoccupy | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the mental state of being preoccupied by something | |
| Synonyms: | absorption engrossment preoccupancy | |
| Related terms: | cognitive_state abstractedness absentmindedness steep preoccupy | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the act of taking occupancy before someone else does | |
| Synonyms: | preoccupancy | |
| Related terms: | occupation occupation preoccupy | |
| Similar spelling: |
preoccupancy preoccupied |
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