Definition of Preoccupied name

1. Noun. (zoology) In zoological nomenclature, a name which is formally published, but which had already been used for another taxon; this second use is invalid (as are all subsequent uses) and the name must be replaced. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Preoccupied Name

preobservations
preobtain
preobtained
preobtaining
preobtains
preocclusion
preoccupancies
preoccupancy
preoccupate
preoccupated
preoccupates
preoccupating
preoccupation
preoccupations
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preoccupied names
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preoccupying
preocular
preominate
preon
preons
preop
preopening
preoperation
preoperational
preoperative

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