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The definition of preoccupied is someone who is busy with or engaged in something.

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An example of preoccupied is a person who is texting while driving.

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See preoccupied in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

previously or already occupied
wholly occupied with or absorbed in one's thoughts; engrossed
Biol. designating or of a taxonomic name already used and hence no longer available

See preoccupied in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

a. Absorbed in thought; engrossed.
b. Excessively concerned with something; distracted.
Formerly or already occupied.
Already used and therefore unavailable for further use. Used of taxonomic names.

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