noun the action of making something firm or stable
In the context of writing, fixation refers to the writer's inability to move past a certain idea or theme, often resulting in repetitive or stagnant writing.
Psychologists may use the term fixation to describe a persistent focus on a particular stage of psychosexual development according to Freudian theory, or to refer to an obsessive preoccupation with a certain thought or behavior.
Biologists may use fixation to describe the process of preserving cells or tissues for further study, typically through methods such as chemical fixation or freezing.
Chemists may use fixation to describe the process of stabilizing a chemical compound or reaction, preventing further changes or degradation.