Noun: preoccupation pree,ó-kyu'pey-shun
- The mental state of being preoccupied by something
"His preoccupation with work affected his personal relationships";
- preoccupancy, absorption, engrossment
- An idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
"His preoccupation with the upcoming exam affected his sleep"
- The act of taking occupancy before someone else does
"Their preoccupation of the abandoned building gave them squatters' rights";
- preoccupancy
Derived forms: preoccupations
Type of: cognitive state, idea, moving in, occupancy, occupation, state of mind, thought