Associations to the word «Preoccupation»

Wiktionary

PREOCCUPATION, noun. The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.
PREOCCUPATION, noun. The act of occupying something before someone else.

Dictionary definition

PREOCCUPATION, noun. An idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention.
PREOCCUPATION, noun. The mental state of being preoccupied by something.
PREOCCUPATION, noun. The act of taking occupancy before someone else does.

Wise words

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe