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obsesse


Meanings
  • Noun

    A state of persistent and obsessive thoughts, feelings, or actions.

    - "His obsession with collecting stamps consumed all his free time."
    - "She was in a state of obsesse over her ex-boyfriend."

Variants
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obsessed , obsessedly , obsess , obsesses , obsessing , self-obsessed
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'obsessus', meaning 'besieged' or 'beset'.


Trivia
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  1. Obsesse is not a common word in everyday language, but it is often used in psychological and medical contexts.

  2. Obsesse is a condition that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity.


Related Concepts
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  1. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A mental health disorder characterized by recurring and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).


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Obsesse is a common psychological condition characterized by recurring and intrusive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that interfere with normal daily life. It can manifest in various forms, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), body dysmorphic disorder, and hoarding.

How to Memorize "obsesse"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person constantly thinking about a single idea or object.
    - Imagine a light bulb that never turns off, representing the persistent nature of obsesse.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'obsesse' with the idea of being consumed by an idea or emotion.
    - Think of the word 'infatuation' to help remember the meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'O' for obsession, 'B' for besieged, 'S' for state, 'S' for thoughts, and 'E' for emotions and actions.'
    - Use the sentence: 'Obsesse begins with O, meaning obsession, besieged, state, thoughts, and emotions and actions.'


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