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fixated


Meanings
  • adjective

    absorbed or focused on something to the exclusion of all else

    - "He was so fixated on the problem that he forgot to eat."
    - "Her fixation on the details prevented her from seeing the bigger picture."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with fixated
exaggerated , frustrated , intimidated , preoccupied
Variants
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fixated , fixate , fixates , fixating
Forms
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fixations, fixatedly, fixate


Etymology
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from the verb 'fixate' - to make firm or fast, from the Latin 'figere' - to fasten, make firm


Trivia
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  1. The term 'fixation' is also used in radiology to describe the process of recording an image of the inside of the body using X-rays or other imaging techniques.

  2. The term 'fixation' comes from the Latin word 'figere', which means 'to fasten' or 'to make firm'.


Related Concepts
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  1. obsession: Both fixation and obsession involve intense preoccupation with a particular idea or object, but obsession implies a stronger emotional attachment and can be harmful or disruptive.

  2. infatuation: Infatuation is a strong attraction or fascination with someone or something, often intense and short-lived.


Culture
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In psychology, fixation refers to an abnormal attachment or preoccupation with an idea, object, or person. In art, a fixative is a substance used to preserve the stability of a painting or drawing.

How to Memorize "fixated"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a magnifying glass focused on a single spot, or a person with tunnel vision.
    - Visualize the word 'fixated' written in bold letters and memorize its spelling.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fixated' with the idea of being absorbed or preoccupied with something.
    - Think of a person who is so focused on a task that they can't be distracted.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'fixated' - 'The artist was fixated on creating the perfect painting.'


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