noun
Uncommon
fixation
fihks-AY-shuhn
Fixation (noun) means an intense, often unhealthy preoccupation with a particular person, idea, or thing. Example: “She developed a fixation with keeping the house spotless.”
noun
1
An intense, often unhealthy preoccupation with a particular person, idea, or thing.
"She developed a fixation with keeping the house spotless."
"His fixation on the score cost him his focus on the game itself."
2
The act of fixing or holding something securely in place, or making it permanently stable.
"The surgeon used a metal plate for fixation of the fractured bone."
How to use fixation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn obsessive focus on something, or (more technically) the act of holding something firmly and permanently in place.
Common pairings
an unhealthy fixation
oral fixation
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Etymology
From French fixation, ultimately from Latin figere, "to fasten" — the same root as "fix" and "fixture."
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for fixation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
