Definitions
an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone
Word origin
From Latin obsessio (“a besieging”), from obsidere (“to besiege”); see obsess. Equivalent to obsess + -ion.
Used in a sentence
“My obsession with rugby resulted in me spending years following the sport.”
“The downfall of the chairman is an obsession that consumes Laura's time.”
“Editing Wikipedia started as a hobby, but it's turned into a complete obsession of mine.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Fixed idea”9 letters
02“Fixated state”9 letters
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