fixations
|fix-a-tions|
/fɪkˈseɪʃənz/
(fixation)
obsessive interest or stabilization
Etymology
'fixation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fixatio,' where 'fixus' meant 'fixed.'
'fixatio' transformed into the French word 'fixation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fixation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'the act of fixing or making stable,' but over time it evolved to include the psychological sense of an obsessive interest.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
His fixation on cleanliness was evident in his spotless home.
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Noun 2
the action of making something firm or stable.
The fixation of the poster to the wall was done with tape.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45