hyperfixation

English

Etymology

From hyper- +‎ fixation.

Noun

hyperfixation (countable and uncountable, plural hyperfixations)

1. A complete obsession or absorption in a subject or hobby to a point where a person appears to completely tune out their surroundings and where the person repeatedly returns to said subject or material.

Derived terms

• hyperfix

Translations

Translations

• Finnish: täydellinen uppoutuminen, täydellinen pakkomielle
• French: hyperfixation (fr) f
• German: Hyperfixation f
• Polish: obsesja (pl) f
• Portuguese: hiperfoco (pt) m

See also

• hyperfixate
• perseveration