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Meaning of fixation
The primary meaning of the word "fixation" refers to an obsessive or excessive preoccupation with something.
Etymology of fixation
The word "fixation" originates from the Latin "fixatio", which is derived from "fixus", the past participle of "figere", meaning "to fix"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of fixing or making something stable
In psychology, the term "fixation" was first used by Sigmund Freud to describe a phenomenon where a person becomes stuck or fixated on a particular stage of development
Synonyms
obsession
preoccupation
fixation
infatuation
fascination
captivation
enthrallment
enchantment
mesmerization
spellbinding
entrapment
absorption
engrossment
immersion
concentration
focus
attention
absorption
enthrallment
enchantment
trance
captivity
obsession
mania
passion
zeal
fervor
fanaticism
monomania
idée fixe
Definitions
- A person's obsession with someone or something
- * The state of being fixated on something
- * A preoccupation or obsession with someone or something
- * The process of fixing or making something stable
Usage Examples
- Her fixation on her ex-boyfriend was starting to affect her daily life
- * The artist's fixation on the theme of nature was evident in her latest collection
- * The company's fixation on profit margins was leading to neglect of other important aspects of the business
Antonyms
distraction
diversion
detachment
disinterest
indifference
apathy
neglect
disregard
unconcern
disengagement
inattention
carelessness
lackadaisicalness
nonchalance
lethargy
languor
lassitude
torpor
somnolence
insouciance