preoccupation

noun

1.
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
Derived from:
preoccupy
2.
the mental state of being preoccupied by something
indrawnness absorption engrossment preoccupancy
Derived from:
preoccupy
3.
the act of taking occupancy before someone else does
preoccupancy
Derived from:
preoccupy