preoccupation (n.)

  1. an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

  2. the mental state of being preoccupied by something

    [ Syn: preoccupancy , absorption , engrossment ]

  3. the act of taking occupancy before someone else does

    [ Syn: preoccupancy ]

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