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Definition of Preoccupation
1. Noun. An idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention.
Specialized synonyms: Fixation, Obsession, Hang-up, Hobbyhorse, Self-absorption
Generic synonyms: Idea, Thought
Derivative terms: Preoccupy
Generic synonyms: Idea, Thought
Derivative terms: Preoccupy
2. Noun. The mental state of being preoccupied by something.
Exact synonyms: Absorption, Engrossment, Preoccupancy
Generic synonyms: Cognitive State, State Of Mind
Specialized synonyms: Abstractedness, Abstraction, Absentmindedness
Derivative terms: Absorb, Engross, Engross, Preoccupied, Preoccupied, Preoccupy, Preoccupy
Generic synonyms: Cognitive State, State Of Mind
Specialized synonyms: Abstractedness, Abstraction, Absentmindedness
Derivative terms: Absorb, Engross, Engross, Preoccupied, Preoccupied, Preoccupy, Preoccupy
3. Noun. The act of taking occupancy before someone else does.
Exact synonyms: Preoccupancy
Generic synonyms: Moving In, Occupancy, Occupation
Derivative terms: Preoccupy
Generic synonyms: Moving In, Occupancy, Occupation
Derivative terms: Preoccupy
Definition of Preoccupation
1. n. The act of preoccupying, or taking possession of beforehand; the state of being preoccupied; prepossession.
Definition of Preoccupation
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Preoccupation
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