Meaning & Definition of word "Fixation"

Fixation

/fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

1. The state of being unable to move on from a particular thought, idea, or concept, often to an excessive degree.
- Example: His fixation on the past prevented him from enjoying his present life.
2. An obsessive or persistent focus on a particular subject or object.
- Example: She had a fixation with collecting rare stamps that consumed her every weekend.
3. In psychology, a stage in development where an individual becomes stuck in a particular phase, often due to insufficient nurturing.
- Example: The child's fixation on his mother could be observed during his playtime with peers.
4. The process of forming a stable attachment to an object or idea, often seen as a part of emotional or cognitive development.
- Example: The artist's fixation on color and form led to a unique style that was instantly recognizable.
5. In a medical context, the binding of a chemical to a biological target.
- Example: The fixation of iodine in the thyroid gland is essential for hormone production.

●From Latin 'fixatio', from 'fixare' meaning to fix.

fixation on:

An obsessive interest in or attachment to something.

fixation point:

A specific point that one focuses on, especially in psychology.

fixation disorder:

A psychological condition characterized by an obsessive focus.

obsession:

An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.

compulsion:

An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, often against one's will.

fascination:

The power to attract or hold one's attention intensely.

Meaning: Being overly into something.

● Example Sentence: He's got a fixation on that new band, he listens to them all day.

Meaning: To be obsessed with a trend or idea.

● Example Sentence: Her fixation on that fashion trend is getting ridiculous.