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preoccupationthe state of being absorbed in thought about something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state of being absorbed in thought about something

Pronunciation (IPA): /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 어떤 것에 몰두하거나 집착하는 상태

Korean pronunciation: 프리**어**큐**페이**션

Example Sentences

  • Her preoccupation with social media likes prevented her from enjoying the sunset.
  • The professor's preoccupation with ancient history made dinner conversations quite lengthy.
  • Climate change has become a major preoccupation for young activists worldwide.

preoccupation

NOUN

//priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən//

the state of being absorbed in thought about something

preoccupation concept
💡 Concept

the state of being absorbed in thought about something

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preoccupation rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Even on vacation, preoccupation with education!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/priˌɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpre--
Rootoccup
Suffix--ation

Origin

라틴어 'praeoccupare'에서 유래되었으며, '미리(prae)'와 '차지하다(occupare)'가 결합되어 '마음을 미리 차지하다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

occupationvacationeducationinformationcelebration
occupation
vacation
education
information
celebration

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Her preoccupation with social media likes prevented her from enjoying the sunset.

😄 Fun example

The professor's preoccupation with ancient history made dinner conversations quite lengthy.

Climate change has become a major preoccupation for young activists worldwide.

😄 Fun example

His preoccupation with finding the perfect coffee bean led him to visit 47 cafes in one month.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

obsessionfixationabsorptionengrossmentfascination

Antonyms

indifferencedetachmentdisinterest

Related

preoccupyoccupyconcernworrydistraction