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иде́я-фикс — meaning in English

ideya-fiks

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English meaning

obsession noun A single idea, activity, or interest that dominates someone's thoughts far more than is normal or healthy.

Senses

иде́я-фикс is used for these senses in English:

idée fixe (psychology) An idea dominating the mind and maintained despite evidence to the contrary; (loosely) , an obsession.
obsession An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

иде́я фикс идефи́кс одержи́мость навя́зчивая иде́я заци́кленность ма́ния фикса́ция