preoccupation
pre
pri:
pri
occ
ɑk
aak
u
pa
peɪ
pei
tion
ʃən
shēn
/pɹɪˌɒkjʊpˈe‍ɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "preoccupation"in English

Preoccupation
01

a state of being excessively focused or occupied with a particular thought, idea, or concern, often to the exclusion of other things.

Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
preoccupations
02

an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

03

the act of taking occupancy before someone else does

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