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pre·oc·cu·pa·tion
preoccupation
pronunciation:
pri
ak
y
peI
sh
n
part of speech:
noun
definition 1:
the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in thought.
His preoccupation with his car troubles kept him from concentrating during the meeting.
synonyms:
absorption
,
abstraction
,
immersion
similar words:
brown study
,
distraction
,
obsession
,
pensiveness
,
raptness
definition 2:
the act of occupying in advance of or before another.
related words:
interest
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