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obsession in Greek

obsession in Greek is ιδεοληψία, εμμονή, μανία — obsession means a single idea, activity, or interest that dominates someone's thoughts far more than is normal or healthy.

obsession in Greek

ιδεοληψία
noun
Pronounced: ideolipsia
An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered.
εμμονή
noun
Pronounced: emmoni
An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered.
ιδεοληψία
noun
Pronounced: ideolipsia
An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired.
μανία
noun
Pronounced: mania
An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired.
ψυχαναγκασμός
noun
Pronounced: psychanagasmos
An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired.

What does "obsession" mean?

  1. noun A single idea, activity, or interest that dominates someone's thoughts far more than is normal or healthy.
    "His obsession with tidiness meant every shelf had to be perfectly straight."
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obsession in a sentence

  • His obsession with tidiness meant every shelf had to be perfectly straight.
  • Running became something of an obsession for her after the marathon.

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What is "obsession" in Greek?

"obsession" in Greek is ιδεοληψία, εμμονή, μανία. obsession means: A single idea, activity, or interest that dominates someone's thoughts far more than is normal or healthy.

How do you pronounce ιδεοληψία?

"obsession" in Greek is ιδεοληψία, pronounced "ideolipsia".

How do you use "obsession" in a sentence?

Example: "His obsession with tidiness meant every shelf had to be perfectly straight." In Greek, "obsession" is ιδεοληψία, εμμονή, μανία.

Are there other ways to say "obsession" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 4 translations listed for "obsession": ιδεοληψία, εμμονή, μανία, ψυχαναγκασμός.

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