preoccupying

Meanings

• adjective

  absorbingly engrossing or worrying; keeping one's mind constantly occupied.

  - "The preoccupying issue at the company meeting was the potential layoffs."
  - "Her preoccupying thoughts kept her awake at night."

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Variants

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preoccupied , preoccupies , preoccupy , preoccupying

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Etymology

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from the past participle of preoccupy

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Trivia

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1. The term 'preoccupy' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The word 'preoccupy' comes from the Latin word 'occupare', which means 'to take possession of'.

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Related Concepts

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1. distraction: Preoccupying is the opposite of a distraction, as it keeps one's focus on a particular issue or thought.

2. obsession: Preoccupying can also be considered a mild form of obsession, as it indicates a strong focus or concern.

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Culture

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Preoccupying has been used in literature to describe characters or situations that consume the protagonist's thoughts and actions. In art, preoccupying themes can be explored through various mediums to express deep emotions or ideas.

How to Memorize "preoccupying"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person deeply engrossed in a book or a puzzle, unable to focus on anything else.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'preoccupying' with the idea of being deeply involved or absorbed in something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym P.R.E.O.C.C.U.P.P.I.N.G.: Possessively Revealing Every Occasion Consistently Captivatingly Unendingly Persistent Intensely Nurturing and Gripping.

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