hyperfixation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Word forms

hyperfixation hyperfixations

Etymology

From hyper- + fixation.

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