preoccupation

The state of being preoccupied; absorption of the attention or intellect.

Something that preoccupies or engrosses the mind.

The act of preoccupying, or seizing beforehand; possession gained in advance.

The act of anticipating; anticipation.

The state of being preoccupied; prior engrossment or absorption.

The act of preoccupying, or taking possession of beforehand; the state of being preoccupied; prepossession.

Anticipation of objections.

The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.

The act of occupying something before someone else.

an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention