Synonyms for preoccupation
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : pree-ok-yuh-pey-shuh n, pree-ok- |
Phonetic Transcription : priˌɒk yəˈpeɪ ʃən, ˌpri ɒk- |
Définition of preoccupation
Origin :- 1550s, "state of occupying beforehand," from Latin praeoccupationem (nominative praeoccupatio) "a seizing beforehand, anticipation," noun of action from past participle stem of praeoccupare, from prae- "before" (see pre-) + occupare "seize" (see occupy). Meaning "mental absorption" is from 1854. Earlier its secondary sense was "bias, prejudice" (c.1600).
- noun absorption
- noun mental state
- He is the one thing that is hated, and the only preoccupation.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- It was impossible for her to conceal her preoccupation and anxiety.
- Extract from : « Hetty's Strange History » by Anonymous
- “No doubt it is the preoccupation of genius,” remarked Mrs. Dickens.
- Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- The office force noticed his preoccupation and commented upon it.
- Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
- Despite his preoccupation, Captain Zelotes could not help smiling.
- Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
- Often across this preoccupation there flitted a thought of the Richlings.
- Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable
- The youth saw the preoccupation, and arose to take his leave.
- Extract from : « Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) » by Charles James Lever
- In this preoccupation he almost forgot the fear of her presence.
- Extract from : « An Outcast of the Islands » by Joseph Conrad
- The selfishness, the preoccupation, the anti-republicanism of these, are proverbial.
- Extract from : « The Arena » by Various
- The preoccupation with form had developed in him as complement of his nature.
- Extract from : « Erik Dorn » by Ben Hecht
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