1. preoccupation

noun. (priːˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən) The mental state of being preoccupied by something.
Synonyms
absorption engrossment cognitive state abstractedness abstraction absentmindedness preoccupancy state of mind
Antonyms
outwardness certainty misconception normality conception
Etymology
preoccupation (English)
occupation (English)
occupacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
occupation (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
occupatio (Latin)
pre- (English)
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2. preoccupation

noun. (priːˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən) An idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention.
Synonyms
hobbyhorse self-absorption fixation obsession hang-up thought idea
Antonyms
convergent thinking divergent thinking unbelief inactivity
Etymology
preoccupation (English)
occupation (English)
occupacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
occupation (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
occupatio (Latin)
pre- (English)

3. preoccupation

noun. (priːˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən) The act of taking occupancy before someone else does.
Synonyms
moving in occupancy occupation preoccupancy
Antonyms
catabolism consciousness unconsciousness inwardness uncertainty
Etymology
preoccupation (English)
occupation (English)
occupacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
occupation (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
occupatio (Latin)
pre- (English)
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