fixation
5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for fixation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An intense, often unhealthy preoccupation with a particular person, idea, or thing.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
infantile fixation
arrested development
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
An intense, often unhealthy preoccupation with a particular person, idea, or thing.
“She developed a fixation with keeping the house spotless.”
How to use fixation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
an unhealthy fixation
oral fixation
Etymology
From French fixation, ultimately from Latin figere, "to fasten" — the same root as "fix" and "fixture."
Full origin of fixation →Frequently asked questions
What does “fixation” mean?
The word “fixation” means an intense, often unhealthy preoccupation with a particular person, idea, or thing. In plain terms, an obsessive focus on something, or (more technically) the act of holding something firmly and permanently in place.
How do you pronounce “fixation”?
“Fixation” is pronounced fihks-AY-shuhn (/fɪksˈeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “fixation” in a sentence?
Here is “fixation” used in a sentence: “She developed a fixation with keeping the house spotless.”
What part of speech is “fixation”?
“Fixation” is a noun.
Where does the word “fixation” come from?
The word “fixation” comes from Latin. From French fixation, ultimately from Latin figere, "to fasten" — the same root as "fix" and "fixture.".
Is “fixation” a common word?
“Fixation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fixation” have?
“Fixation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an intense, often unhealthy preoccupation with a particular person, idea, or thing.
