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preoccupancy

pre·oc·cu·pan·cy
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pree-ok-yuh-puh n-see]
    • /priˈɒk yə pən si/
    • /prɪˈɒkjʊpənsi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pree-ok-yuh-puh n-see]
    • /priˈɒk yə pən si/

Definitions of preoccupancy word

  • noun preoccupancy the act, right, or instance of prior occupancy. 1
  • noun preoccupancy the state of being absorbed in thought; preoccupation. 1
  • noun preoccupancy prior occupancy 0
  • abbreviation PREOCCUPANCY preoccupation 0
See all 4 definitions of preoccupancy

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Origin of preoccupancy

First appearance:

before 1745
One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; pre- + occupancy

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Parts of speech for Preoccupancy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Preoccupancy

preoccupancy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

preoccupancy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for preoccupancy

noun preoccupancy

  • captivation — to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant: Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him.
  • absorption — The absorption of a liquid, gas, or other substance is the process of it being soaked up or taken in.
All 2 Synonyms of preoccupancy

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