Pronunciation: /ˌpriːˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/
noun a state or condition of being preoccupied or engrossed with something
A1 Her preoccupation is with learning new words in English.
A2 His preoccupation with video games often distracts him from his schoolwork.
B1 The preoccupation with social media has become a common issue among teenagers.
B2 Her preoccupation with her appearance sometimes affects her self-esteem.
C1 The artist's preoccupation with capturing light in her paintings is evident in all of her works.
C2 His preoccupation with finding a cure for cancer consumed his entire career.
adjective preoccupied or engrossed with something
A1 Her preoccupation with her phone often leads to her forgetting important things.
A2 His preoccupation with video games is affecting his school work.
B1 The company's preoccupation with profit margins sometimes overshadows employee well-being.
B2 Her preoccupation with perfectionism can be both a strength and a weakness in her work.
C1 The artist's preoccupation with light and shadow gives her paintings a unique depth.
C2 His preoccupation with philosophical questions has led him to publish several groundbreaking papers.
formal Her preoccupation with detail often resulted in meticulous work.
informal His preoccupation with video games kept him up all night.
slang She's got a preoccupation with social media that's off the charts.
figurative His preoccupation with the past was like carrying a heavy burden wherever he went.
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