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preoccupation

/prɪ.ək.sʌˈneɪ.ʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does preoccupation mean?

noun

A feeling of being completely absorbed in something, often to the point of neglecting other things. A person or thing that is the main focus of someone's thoughts or attention.

Example

"Her preoccupation with the project was evident in the way she spent every spare moment working on it."

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