Fixate

/ˈfɪk.seɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To focus one's attention (on someone or something); to become overly attached to or obsessed with something.

He tends to fixate on minor details and lose sight of the bigger picture.

To concentrate or focus steadily on something.

She fixated on the road ahead, unwilling to distract her mind with other thoughts.

In psychology, to focus or dwell on a particular idea or object, often leading to an unhealthy obsession.

The patient fixated on the past trauma, making it difficult for him to move forward.

From Latin 'fixare', meaning 'to fasten, attach'.

fixate on

To obsessively focus on something.

fixated gaze

A stare that is intensely focused on a single point.

fixated thoughts

Thoughts that are overly focused and persistent.

fixation

An obsessive interest or focus on something.

fixator

A device used to stabilize a bone or body part.

To be overly obsessed with something.

He's totally fixated on getting that new game.

To have a crush or infatuation.

She’s fixating on that guy from her class.