Fixation

Pronunciation: /fɪkˈseɪʃən/

Definitions of fixation

noun the action of making something firm or stable

Example Sentences

A1 She has a fixation on collecting seashells.

A2 His fixation on perfection often leads to procrastination.

B1 The therapist helped her work through her fixation on her past failures.

B2 His fixation on success drove him to work long hours and neglect his personal life.

C1 The artist's fixation on light and shadow is evident in all of his paintings.

C2 Her fixation on finding the perfect solution to the problem sometimes hinders progress.

Grammatical Forms of fixation

• past tense: fixed
• plural: fixations
• comparative: more fixation
• superlative: most fixation
• present tense: fixates
• future tense: will fixate
• perfect tense: has fixed
• continuous tense: is fixing
• singular: fixation
• positive degree: fixation
• infinitive: to fixate
• gerund: fixating
• participle: fixed

Origin and Evolution of fixation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fixation' originated from the Latin word 'fixare', which means 'to fix or fasten'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fixation' has evolved to also refer to an obsessive preoccupation or attachment to something. It is commonly used in psychology to describe a persistent focus on a particular object, person, or idea.