fixation

noun
UK: /fɪkˈseɪʃən/
US: /fɪkˈseɪʃən/

  1. An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.

    1. She has a fixation on cats, she loves them so much.
    2. His unhealthy fixation with achieving top grades consumed all his time and energy.

  2. The state of being unable to progress normally to the next stage of development.

    1. The baby's fixation on thumb-sucking lasted for a while.
    2. Psychologists explored early childhood experiences which led to the patient's fixation.

  3. The action of making something stable or secure.

    1. The fixation of the metal plate to the bone was successful.
    2. Proper fixation techniques are essential for the long-term stability of the structure.

Synonyms

obsession compulsion preoccupation craze

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fixation" in English means: An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something., The state of being unable to progress normally to the next stage of development., The action of making something stable or secure..

The phonetic transcription of "fixation" is /fɪkˈseɪʃən/ in British English and /fɪkˈseɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fixation": obsession, compulsion, preoccupation, craze.

Example usage of "fixation": "She has a fixation on cats, she loves them so much.". More examples on the page.