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fixation

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/fɪkˈseɪʃən/ · fix-a-tion

The state of being fixed, or the act of fixing.

Meanings

nountechnical

The state of being fixed, or the act of fixing.

وہ حالت جو کسی چیز کو ثابت کرنے کی صورت میں ہوتی ہے یا کسی چیز کو ٹھیک کرنے کا عمل۔

فکشن

fikshan

Synonyms

attachmentobsessionpreoccupationپکڑپنجہتوجہ

Antonyms

releasefreedomdetachmentآزادیرہائیفراق

Common Collocations

  • fixation on a problem
  • psychological fixation
  • fixation point

Example Sentences

His fixation on the past prevented him from moving forward.

ماضی پر اس کی فکشن نے اسے آگے بڑھنے سے روکا۔

Mazi par is ki fikshan ne use agay barhne se roka.

In psychology, fixation can refer to an obsession with a particular object or idea.

نفسیات میں، فکشن کسی مخصوص چیز یا خیال کے ساتھ وابستگی کی طرف اشارہ کر سکتی ہے۔

Nafsiyat mein, fikshan kisi makhsoos cheez ya khayal ke saath wabasiyat ki taraf ishara kar sakti hai.

Fixation can cause individuals to overlook other important aspects of life.

فکشن افراد کو زندگی کے دوسرے اہم پہلوؤں کو نظر انداز کرنے کی وجہ بن سکتی ہے۔

Fikshan afrad ko zindagi ke doosray ahem pehluon ko nazar andaaz karne ki wajah ban sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

fixation vs fixation:Fixation can refer to a psychological state, while fixation can also mean a state of attachment or anchoring.

Word Family

fixate
verbپکڑنا
fix
verbٹھیک کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'fixation' as being fixated on something you can't let go of.

Imagine someone staring at a wall, unable to look away.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

میری توجہ کا جال ہے اسی کی فکشن جس سے ہوتی ہے محبت، ہے وہ خواب کی مانند

Meri tawajju ka jaal hai isi ki fikshan Jis se hoti hai mohabbat, hai wo khwab ki manind.

The net of my attention is this fixation, / The one I love is like a dream.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "fixatio" — a making firm or fast

First known use: mid 19th century

The word 'fixation' originated from the Latin word 'fixatio', which means 'to make firm or stable'. It has been used in English since the mid-19th century, primarily in psychological contexts.