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1. (adj.) preoccupied
completely engrossed in thought; absorbed.
2. preoccupied
previously occupied; taken; filled.
3. preoccupied
already used as a name, as for a species or genus, and not available as a designation for any other.
Etymology: (1835–45)
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1. (adj) bemused, deep in thought(p), lost(p), preoccupied
deeply absorbed in thought
"as distant and bemused as a professor listening to the prattling of his freshman class"; "lost in thought"; "a preoccupied frown"
2. (adj) haunted, obsessed, preoccupied, taken up(p)
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
"became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle"; "was absolutely obsessed with the girl"; "got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children"; "he was taken up in worry for the old woman"
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1. (adjective) preoccupied
thinking about sth else, and not paying attention
You were preoccupied with the taxes, and I didn't want to bother you.
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. preoccupied
of Preoccupy
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