Monomania

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

Definitions of monomania

noun an excessive concentration on a single object or idea, especially one that is irrational or disproportionate

Example Sentences

A1 Monomania is a condition where a person is excessively focused on one particular thing.

A2 John's monomania for collecting stamps has taken over his entire life.

B1 Her monomania for cleanliness means she spends hours each day cleaning her house.

B2 The artist's monomania for perfection drove him to create masterpieces but also caused him great stress.

C1 The scientist's monomania for discovering the cure for cancer consumed all of his thoughts and actions.

C2 The CEO's monomania for success led to the rapid growth of the company but also strained his personal relationships.

Examples of monomania in a Sentence

formal The patient's monomania focused solely on the belief that aliens were trying to communicate with him.

informal Her monomania about cleanliness led her to constantly sanitize everything in sight.

slang His monomania for video games was starting to affect his grades in school.

figurative The artist's monomania for perfection drove him to create masterpieces that captivated audiences worldwide.

Grammatical Forms of monomania

plural

monomanias

comparative

more monomaniac

superlative

most monomaniac

present tense

suffers from monomania

future tense

will suffer from monomania

perfect tense

has suffered from monomania

continuous tense

is suffering from monomania

singular

monomania

positive degree

monomania

infinitive

to have monomania

gerund

suffering from monomania

participle

suffering from monomania

Origin and Evolution of monomania

First Known Use: 1810 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'monomania' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'mono' meaning 'single' and 'mania' meaning 'madness'. It was first coined to describe a form of mental illness characterized by excessive preoccupation with a single idea or delusion.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'monomania' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe any obsessive or exaggerated focus on a particular subject or idea, not necessarily related to mental illness.