English dictionary

preoccupation

/pr/i/,/A/k/j//@/'p/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

noun.cognition

Source: WordNet 3.0
the mental state of being preoccupied by something

noun.cognition

Synonyms absorption engrossment preoccupancy

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of taking occupancy before someone else does

noun.act

Synonyms preoccupancy

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of preoccupying, or taking possession of beforehand; the state of being preoccupied; prepossession.

noun

Source: webster1913