fixation

noun

fix·a·tion fik-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce fixation (audio)

: the act, process, or result of fixing, fixating, or becoming fixated: such as

: a persistent concentration of libidinal energies upon objects characteristic of psychosexual stages of development preceding the genital stage

: stereotyped behavior (as in response to frustration)

: an obsessive or unhealthy preoccupation or attachment

Example Sentences

their weight is an unfortunate fixation for many teenagers

Recent Examples on the Web In a 2019 interview with The Times, Morrone spoke candidly about her almost 25-year age gap with DiCaprio while expressing her frustration with the media’s fixation on her dating life rather than her work.

Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Families and clinicians who once believed fully in the promise of ABA say the financial investors’ fixation on profit has degraded the quality of services kids receive, turning it into the equivalent of fast food therapy.

Tara Bannow, STAT, 15 Aug. 2022 The bot problem also reflects a longtime fixation for Musk, one of Twitter’s most active celebrity users, whose name and likeness are often mimicked by fake accounts promoting cryptocurrency scams.

Tom Krisher And Matt O'brien, Chron, 6 June 2022 The bot problem also reflects a longtime fixation for Musk, one of Twitter’s most active celebrity users, whose name and likeness are often mimicked by fake accounts promoting cryptocurrency scams.

Tom Krisher And Matt O'brien, USA TODAY, 6 June 2022 As part of its investigation into the ways that private equity’s profit fixation is short-changing kids with autism who rely on ABA therapy, STAT compiled a list of some of the biggest autism therapy chains in the country — and their backers.

Tara Bannow, STAT, 17 Aug. 2022 Cheney's Ahab-like fixation on getting Trump is unpopular in a state where so many voters have a favorable view of the former president.

Harold Maass, The Week, 25 July 2022 Also, the generation’s social media fixation could be a problem for the industry.

Alena Botros, Fortune, 24 July 2022 Because of that, Eppler said, Showalter’s fixation on even the most minute of details has been familiar.

New York Times, 7 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English fixacioun "(in alchemy) reduction of a volatile substance to a form not alterable by fire or another agent of change," borrowed from Medieval Latin fīxātiōn-, fīxātiō, from fīxāre "to so reduce a volatile substance" (verbal derivative of Latin fīxus "firmly established, unchangeable") + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns; in psychological senses after German Fixation or Fixierung — more at fix entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

fixation

noun

fix·a·tion fik-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce fixation (audio)

: the act, process, or result of fixing, fixating, or becoming fixated: as

: the act or an instance of focusing the eyes upon an object

: a persistent concentration of libidinal energies upon objects characteristic of psychosexual stages of development preceding the genital stage

: stereotyped behavior (as in response to frustration)

: an obsessive or unhealthy preoccupation or attachment

: the immobilization of the parts of a fractured bone especially by the use of various metal attachments

单词	fixation
释义	fixation noun fix·a·tion fik-ˈsā-shən : the act, process, or result of fixing, fixating, or becoming fixated: such as a : a persistent concentration of libidinal energies upon objects characteristic of psychosexual stages of development preceding the genital stage b : stereotyped behavior (as in response to frustration) c : an obsessive or unhealthy preoccupation or attachment Synonyms fetish fetich idée fixe mania obsession preoccupation prepossession See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences their weight is an unfortunate fixation for many teenagers Recent Examples on the Web In a 2019 interview with The Times, Morrone spoke candidly about her almost 25-year age gap with DiCaprio while expressing her frustration with the media’s fixation on her dating life rather than her work. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Families and clinicians who once believed fully in the promise of ABA say the financial investors’ fixation on profit has degraded the quality of services kids receive, turning it into the equivalent of fast food therapy. Tara Bannow, STAT, 15 Aug. 2022 The bot problem also reflects a longtime fixation for Musk, one of Twitter’s most active celebrity users, whose name and likeness are often mimicked by fake accounts promoting cryptocurrency scams. Tom Krisher And Matt O'brien, Chron, 6 June 2022 The bot problem also reflects a longtime fixation for Musk, one of Twitter’s most active celebrity users, whose name and likeness are often mimicked by fake accounts promoting cryptocurrency scams. Tom Krisher And Matt O'brien, USA TODAY, 6 June 2022 As part of its investigation into the ways that private equity’s profit fixation is short-changing kids with autism who rely on ABA therapy, STAT compiled a list of some of the biggest autism therapy chains in the country — and their backers. Tara Bannow, STAT, 17 Aug. 2022 Cheney's Ahab-like fixation on getting Trump is unpopular in a state where so many voters have a favorable view of the former president. Harold Maass, The Week, 25 July 2022 Also, the generation’s social media fixation could be a problem for the industry. Alena Botros, Fortune, 24 July 2022 Because of that, Eppler said, Showalter’s fixation on even the most minute of details has been familiar. New York Times, 7 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English fixacioun "(in alchemy) reduction of a volatile substance to a form not alterable by fire or another agent of change," borrowed from Medieval Latin fīxātiōn-, fīxātiō, from fīxāre "to so reduce a volatile substance" (verbal derivative of Latin fīxus "firmly established, unchangeable") + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns; in psychological senses after German Fixation or Fixierung — more at fix entry 1 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing fixation nitrogen fixation complement fixation nitrogen fixation complement fixation Medical Definition fixation noun fix·a·tion fik-ˈsā-shən 1 : the act, process, or result of fixing, fixating, or becoming fixated: as a : the act or an instance of focusing the eyes upon an object b : a persistent concentration of libidinal energies upon objects characteristic of psychosexual stages of development preceding the genital stage c : stereotyped behavior (as in response to frustration) d : an obsessive or unhealthy preoccupation or attachment 2 : the immobilization of the parts of a fractured bone especially by the use of various metal attachments fixation noun as in obsession something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned their weight is an unfortunate fixation for many teenagers Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance obsession preoccupation problem fetish fascination mania enthusiasm prepossession fetich monomania thirst idée fixe infatuation longing craving desire compulsion trip tendency complex predilection hunger pining appetite proclivity passion idiosyncrasy predisposition yearning quirk urge hang-up lust penchant bent hankering drive propensity inclination disposition leaning itch cacoëthes yen partiality Antonyms & Near Antonyms indifference disregard nonchalance insouciance apathy disinterestedness unconcern unconcernedness See More
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fixation

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Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing fixation

Medical Definition

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