preoccupation

Meanings

• Noun

  A state of being deeply absorbed or engrossed in a subject or activity.

  - "Her preoccupation with gardening kept her busy for hours."
  - "His preoccupation with work left him no time for hobbies."

• Noun

  A persistent thought or concern.

  - "His preoccupation with his health led him to quit smoking."
  - "Her preoccupation with the past was preventing her from moving forward."

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Synonyms

preoccupancy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with preoccupation
occupation , prestation , station , vacation

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Variants

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preoccupation , preoccupations , self-preoccupation , self-preoccupations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'preoccupare', meaning 'to take possession beforehand'.

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Trivia

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1. Preoccupation is a common theme in psychology and psychiatry, often used to describe a person's dominant thought or concern.

2. The word 'preoccupation' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

3. Preoccupation can be both a positive and a negative force, depending on the object of the preoccupation and its impact on a person's life.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety: Anxiety and preoccupation are related concepts, as anxiety can lead to preoccupation with a particular fear or worry.

2. Obsession: Obsession is a more extreme form of preoccupation, characterized by an intense and irrational fixation on an object or idea.

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Culture

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Preoccupation has been a common theme in literature and art, often used to explore the human condition and the depths of the human psyche. In Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel 'Notes from Underground', the protagonist's preoccupation with his own thoughts and desires drives him to isolation and madness.

How to Memorize "preoccupation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person deeply absorbed in a book or hobby, completely engrossed in the moment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'preoccupation' with the idea of being deeply absorbed or engrossed in something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Prefer Pecans Over Other Nuts' to remember the definition of preoccupation as 'a state of being deeply absorbed or engrossed'.

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