fixation
noun
fix·a·tion
fik-ˈsā-shən 
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
The never-ceasing interest, even fixation, of the royals was on the preservation of their dynasty.—
Warren F. Kimball
Warren F. KimballExamples of fixation in a Sentence
their weight is an unfortunate fixation for many teenagers
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
Admittedly, this has become a bit of a fixation for me.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
Touching toes One thing the stars of Heated Rivalry know well is how even the most seemingly fleeting moments on the show can become the next fixation for the fan base.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Several brands tapped into the fruity fixation, launching pink products with tangy aromas like Summer Fridays’ Pink Guava Lip Butter Balm and Eadem’s Guava Fresca Le Chouchou Lip Balm.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fixation
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“Fixation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixation. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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fixation
noun
fix·a·tion
fik-ˈsā-shən
1
: the act, process, or result of fixing
2
: a state of concern or attachment especially when abnormal and lasting for a long time
Medical Definition
fixation
noun
fix·a·tion
fik-ˈsā-shən
1
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
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