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Webster 1913 Edition

Preoccupation

Pre-ocˊcu-pa′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
praeoccupatio
: cf. F.
préoccupation
.]
1.
The act of preoccupying, or taking possession of beforehand; the state of being preoccupied; prepossession.
2.
Anticipation of objections.
[R.]
South.

Webster 1828 Edition

Preoccupation

PREOCCUPA'TION

,
Noun.
A taking possession before another; prior occupation.
1.
Anticipation.
2.
Prepossession.
3.
Anticipation of objections.

Definition 2025

préoccupation

préoccupation

See also: preoccupation

French

Noun

préoccupation f ‎(plural préoccupations)

  1. worry
  2. (plural) cares, concern.

Etymology

From Latin praeoccupatio, composed by prae- and occupatio.

Pronunciation

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