fixation

noun

Meaning

An obsessive or unhealthy preoccupation with a particular person, object, or idea.

Examples

Her fixation on perfection often prevents her from finishing any project on time.
Psychologists study how a childhood fixation can influence adult behavior patterns.

Synonyms: obsession, preoccupation, fascination, fixity

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fixation

noun

Pronunciation: fɪkˈseɪʃən

Definition

An obsessive or unhealthy preoccupation with a particular person, object, or idea.

Examples

Her fixation on perfection often prevents her from finishing any project on time.
Psychologists study how a childhood fixation can influence adult behavior patterns.
The media's fixation on the celebrity's private life became increasingly intrusive.

Synonyms of fixation

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