— preoccupiedly , adv. — preoccupiedness , n.
/pree ok"yeuh puyd'/ , adj.
1. completely engrossed in thought; absorbed.
2. previously occupied; taken; filled.
3. Biol. already used as a name for some species, genus, etc., and not available as a designation for any other.
[ 1835-45; PREOCCUPY + -ED 2 ]
Syn. 1. busy; concentrating.