preoccupation
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yəˈpeɪ Origin:
1530–40; < Latin praeoccupātiōn- (stem of praeoccupātiō) a taking possession beforehand. See pre-, occupation
1530–40; < Latin praeoccupātiōn- (stem of praeoccupātiō) a taking possession beforehand. See pre-, occupation
Related forms
o·ver·pre·oc·cu·pa·tion, noun
self-pre·oc·cu·pa·tion, noun
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preoccupation or preoccupancy (priːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən, priːˈɒkjʊpənsɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| 1. | the state of being preoccupied, esp mentally |
| 2. | something that holds the attention or preoccupies the mind |
| preoccupancy or preoccupancy | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
preoccupation
1552, "state of occupying beforehand," from L. præoccupationem (nom. præoccupatio) "a seizing beforehand, anticipation," n. of action from from præoccupare, from præ- "before" + occupare "seize" (see occupy). Meaning "mental absorption" is from 1854.
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Example sentences
But it must not be the superpower's only regional preoccupation.
Securing more private funds has thus become a growing preoccupation.
In some ways this might seem part of the preoccupation with limits that has arisen in the humanities.
Boosting people's sense of self-worth has become a national preoccupation.
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