fixation

noun

fik-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce fixation (audio)
Definition of fixationnext
as in obsession
something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned their weight is an unfortunate fixation for many teenagers

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Recent Examples of fixation Then, as soon as the light levels rose enough to support active carbon fixation in late March, the algae were ready to explode into action. — Asher Elbein, WIRED, 2 Mar. 2025 Fukase’s fixation on Yoko as an artistic subject may have overshadowed the reality of their partnership, leaving her to shoulder the practical and emotional burdens alone. — Mark Travers, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 Photograph by Adam Ferguson for TIME Central to Forrest’s pitch is a cutting dismissal of the corporate fixation on quarterly returns. — Justin Worland, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025 Retroactive jealousy involves an unhealthy fixation with the partner’s former partners, which can lead to intrusive thoughts, insecurity, and even relationship problems. — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fixation

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