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preoccupancy

American  
[pree-ok-yuh-puhn-see] / priˈɒk yə pən si /

noun

  1. the act, right, or instance of prior occupancy.

  2. the state of being absorbed in thought; preoccupation.

Etymology

Origin of preoccupancy

First recorded in 1745–55; pre- + occupancy

Example Sentences

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With this entire preoccupancy of the ground, and these common though unworthy dispositions in its favor, the wonder is, that it is not more popular.

From Project Gutenberg

A preoccupancy with religious characteristics assists those who are interested in the problem of sublimation.

From Project Gutenberg

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