fixation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of focusing one's attention on a particular point or object.

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Antonyms

change , movement

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Synonyms

fixedness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fixation
nation , creation , friction , action

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Variants

List of all variants of fixation that leads to same result
fixation , fixations , complement fixation , complement fixations , nitrogen fixation , nitrogen fixations

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Forms

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fixations, fixating, fixated

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'figere' meaning 'to fasten' or 'to fix'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fixation' is often used in photography to describe the point at which the camera's shutter is released, capturing an image.

2. In psychology, a fixation can also refer to a persistent error in perception, such as a visual illusion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Attention: The ability to focus mental energy on a particular task or object.

2. Obsession: A persistent and excessive preoccupation with an idea or object.

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Culture

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In psychology, a fixation is a persistent focus on a particular idea, object, or person. It can be a beneficial trait, such as an artist's fixation on a subject that inspires their work, or a detrimental one, such as an obsessive fixation that interferes with daily life.

How to Memorize "fixation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a magnifying glass focused intently on a single point. Visualize yourself doing the same with a problem or task.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fixation' with the image of a tight grip or a strong bond.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'F-I-X-A-T-I-O-N' to remember the meaning: Focus Intently eXclusively And Thoroughly In One Notion.

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