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   Pre·oc·cu·pa·tion

   /ˌprēˌäkyəˈpāSH(ə)n/

   

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   • 1. the state or condition of being preoccupied or engrossed with something: "he began to overcome his preoccupation with germs" Similar pensivenessconcentrationengrossmentabsorptionself-absorptionmusingthinkingthinking of other thingsdeep thoughtbrown studybroodingabstractionabsentmindednessabsence of minddistractionforgetfulnessinattentivenesswoolgatheringinadvertenceheedlessnessdreamreveriedaydreamingoblivionobliviousness
   • ▪ a subject or matter that engrosses someone: "their main preoccupation was how to feed their families" Similar obsessionconcernfixationfascinationpassionenthusiasmhobby horsepet subjectcompulsionfetishcomplexneurosismaniaidée fixeinformal:bee in one's bonnethang-upthingbug

   Word Origin late 16th century (first used in rhetoric in the sense ‘anticipating and meeting objections beforehand’): from Latin praeoccupatio(n-), from praeoccupare ‘seize beforehand’ (see preoccupy).

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   What does preoccupation mean?

   • Borrowed from Middle French préoccupation, from Latin praeoccupatiō. By surface analysis, pre- + occupation or preoccupy + -ation . preoccupation ( countable and uncountable, plural preoccupations) The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment. The act of occupying something before someone else.

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   What does preocupación mean?

   • preocupación, preocupación [feminine, singular]… preocupação, preocupação [feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! PREOCCUPATION definition: 1. the state of thinking or worrying about something so much that you do not think about other….

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   What does praeoccupatio mean?

   • [uncountable] a mood created by thinking or worrying about something and ignoring everything else She spoke slowly, in a state of preoccupation. late 16th cent. (first used in rhetoric in the sense ‘anticipating and meeting objections beforehand’): from Latin praeoccupatio (n-), from praeoccupare ‘seize beforehand’.

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   What is a climate of preoccupation?

   • Preoccupation is a state of mind in which you think about something so much that you do not consider other things to be important. The arrest of Senator Pinochet has created a climate of preoccupation among our citizens. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins! Collins! 1. 2.

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   [uncountable, countable] preoccupation (with something) a state of thinking about something continuously; something that you think about frequently or for a long time synonym obsession. She found his preoccupation with money irritating. His current preoccupation is the appointment of the new manager.

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   the state of thinking or worrying about something so much that you do not think about other things: a preoccupation with death / food. preoccupation noun (THING) something that you think or worry about a lot: His main preoccupations are football and women.

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   Feb 14, 2024 · Definition: A preoccupation refers to a state of excessive concern, focus, or involvement with a particular subject, idea, or activity. It is a state of being deeply engrossed or absorbed in something, often to the extent of being unaware or neglectful of one’s surroundings, responsibilities, or other important matters.

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   May 5, 2024 · 1. countable noun. If you have a preoccupation with something or someone, you keep thinking about them because they are important to you. Karouzos's poetry shows a profound preoccupation with the Orthodox Church. 2. uncountable noun.

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   Nov 27, 2023 · The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment. The act of occupying something before someone else. Synonyms [ edit] preoccupancy. Derived terms [ edit] self-preoccupation. Related terms [ edit] preoccupy. occupation. Translations [ edit] ± the state of being preoccupied; enthrallment.

9. dictionary.apa.org › preoccupationAPA Dictionary of Psychology

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   Apr 19, 2018 · preoccupation. Updated on 04/19/2018. n. a state of being self-absorbed and “lost in thought,” which ranges from transient absent-mindedness to a symptom of mental disorder, as when an individual with schizophrenia withdraws from external reality and turns inward upon the self. Browse Dictionary.