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monomania

 

[ หŒmษ’nษ™สŠหˆmeษชniษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

psychological condition

Monomania is a condition characterized by excessive concentration on a single idea or thought. It can manifest in various forms, such as obsession with a particular interest or an unyielding fixation on a specific individual or concept. This mental state can lead to impairments in social functioning and decision-making, as the affected individual may neglect other aspects of their life. Monomania is distinct from broader mental disorders, as it pertains specifically to one dominating thought process.

Synonyms

fixation, obsession, preoccupation

Examples of usage

  • His monomania about hiking led him to abandon all other hobbies.
  • She experienced monomania regarding her art project, struggling to focus on anything else.
  • The scientist's monomania for research resulted in groundbreaking discoveries but strained personal relationships.

Translations

Translations of the word "monomania" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monomania

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคจเฅ‹เคฎเฅ‡เคจเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Monomanie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monomania

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝะพะผะฐะฝั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ monomania

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒŽใƒžใƒ‹ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท monomanie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monomanรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท monomani

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋…ธ๋งˆ๋‹ˆ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ูˆู†ูˆู…ุงู†ูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monomanie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ monomania

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ•ๅฟต็‹‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ monomanija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ monรณmanรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝะพะผะฐะฝะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monomaniya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monomanรญa

Etymology

The term 'monomania' is derived from the Greek roots 'mono-' meaning 'single' or 'one' and 'mania' meaning 'madness' or 'frenzy.' It was first used in the early 19th century, notably in the field of psychology to describe a condition where an individual is dominated by one particular idea or obsession. The concept was popularized by French psychiatrist Philippe Pinel in the late 1700s and early 1800s, as he observed patients fixated on singular thoughts. Over the years, monomania has been studied and discussed in various contexts, including literature and art, reflecting a broader understanding of obsessive behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,592 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.