transfixion

Meanings

• noun

  The act of holding someone's attention in a fixed manner, often through fascination or hypnosis.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with transfixion
fixion , vision

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Variants

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transfix , transfixed , transfixes , transfixing , transfixion , transfixions

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'trans-' meaning 'across' and 'figere' meaning 'to fix'.

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Trivia

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1. Transfixion was a popular theatrical technique in the Elizabethan era, where actors would appear to be dead on stage only to suddenly come back to life.

2. Transfixion is also used in the medical field to describe the process of fixing a graft or implant in place.

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Related Concepts

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1. hypnosis: A state of highly focused attention or concentration, often induced by a hypnotist through suggestion and relaxation techniques.

2. trance: A state of altered consciousness, characterized by a deep focus on an internal or external stimulus and a lack of awareness of external surroundings.

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Culture

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Transfixion is a concept often used in literature, particularly in the context of hypnotic or trance-inducing experiences. It can also be found in art, where it refers to the representation of a fixed gaze or stare.

How to Memorize "transfixion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hypnotist holding a pendulum in front of someone's eyes, causing them to stare fixedly at it until they enter a trance-like state.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'transfixion' with the idea of being completely captivated or absorbed in something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory association by thinking of the word 'transfixion' as a fixed or unchanging state of mind.

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