hoofdactiviteit

Definitions of hoofdactiviteit
  1. noun
    the mental state of being preoccupied by something
    synonyms: hoofdbezigheid
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    types:
    afwezigheid, verstrooidheid
    preoccupation so great that the ordinary demands on attention are ignored
    rêverie
    an abstracted state of absorption
    type of:
    geestesgesteldheid, geestestoestand
    the state of a person's cognitive processes
  2. noun
    an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
    synonyms: hoofdbezigheid
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    types:
    dwanggedachte, dwangvoorstelling, idee-fixe, obsessie
    an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone
    dwanggedachte, dwangvoorstelling, obsessie
    an emotional preoccupation
    stokpaardje
    a topic to which one constantly reverts
    type of:
    begrip, denkbeeld, gedachte, idee
    the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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