fixation
//fɪkˈseɪʃən//
Noun
fixationSingular
fixationsPlural
1
An obsessive interest in or preoccupation with someone or something.
His fixation on perfection often slows down his work.
2
The action or process of fixing or being fixed in position.
The fixation of the shelf to the wall requires strong screws.
3
In psychology, an arrested development at a particular stage, or an unhealthy attachment to a person or thing.
The therapist explained that his oral fixation stemmed from early childhood experiences.
4
In biology, the process by which a substance is converted into a stable or non-volatile form.
Nitrogen fixation is essential for converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use.