Meaning of the word fixation in English

What does fixation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fixation

US /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/
UK /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

an obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something

Example:
He has a strange fixation on old cars.
Her fixation on perfection made her very anxious.
2.

the action of making something firm or stable

Example:
The fixation of the broken bone required surgery.
The fixation of the camera to the tripod ensured steady shots.