absentmindedness

noun

Definition of absentmindednessnext
as in preoccupation

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  1. preoccupation
  2. absorption
  3. abstraction
  4. meditation
Noun
  • Opposition forces have capitalized on the preoccupation of Assad's allies—Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah—with other regional conflicts.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Many exhibit the rich sense of atmosphere, chiaroscuro lighting, and preoccupation with the dark side of human nature that would become so prevalent in the 1940s.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of preoccupation
Noun
  • In the same time period, the direct vacancy rate in the metro Phoenix retail market was only 5%, with a positive net absorption rate.
    Richard Mack, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Vitamin C can help increase iron absorption when consumed at the same time.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of absorption
Noun
  • Numerous painters in the first half of the 20th century pondered the question of sonic abstraction as a guide to making unprecedented art, proposing a wide variety of abstract rhythms of shape and color.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Math should be thought of as a dialog between the two: between reason and instinct, between language and abstraction.
    Kelsey Houston-Edwards, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of abstraction
Noun
  • Try incorporating mindfulness meditation, regular therapy sessions or mental health check-ins into your routine.
    Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Some kids may find journaling or drawing to express their feelings helpful as well, if yoga or meditation are too low energy.
    Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of meditation
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