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monomaniacal

 

[ ˌmɒnəʊməˈnaɪəkl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive behavior

Monomaniacal describes a person who exhibits obsession or excessive interest in a single idea or focus, to the exclusion of everything else. This kind of fixation often leads to detrimental effects on the individual's social interactions, decision-making, and overall well-being. Monomaniacal tendencies can manifest in various contexts, including hobbies, professions, or personal beliefs. The term is often used in psychological evaluations to describe a dysfunctional preoccupation.

Synonyms

fixated, obsessive, single-minded

Examples of usage

  • His monomaniacal pursuit of perfection isolates him from friends.
  • She became monomaniacal about her research topic, neglecting other responsibilities.
  • The monomaniacal focus on profit ultimately led to the company's downfall.

Translations

Translations of the word "monomaniacal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 monomaníaco

🇮🇳 मोनोमेनियाकल

🇩🇪 monomanisch

🇮🇩 monomanikal

🇺🇦 мономаніакальний

🇵🇱 monomaniakalny

🇯🇵 モノマニア的な

🇫🇷 monomaniaque

🇪🇸 monomaníaco

🇹🇷 monomaniak

🇰🇷 모노마니악한

🇸🇦 مونومانياكالي

🇨🇿 monomaniakální

🇸🇰 monomaniakálny

🇨🇳 单一狂热的

🇸🇮 monomaniakalni

🇮🇸 monomaniac

🇰🇿 мономаниялық

🇬🇪 მონომანიაკალური

🇦🇿 monomaniakal

🇲🇽 monomaníaco

Etymology

The term monomaniacal derives from the word 'monomania', which originated in the early 19th century. 'Mono-' is a prefix meaning 'single' or 'one,' while 'mania' comes from the Greek 'mania,' meaning 'madness' or 'frenzy.' Initially used in clinical psychology, monomania referred to a condition where an individual is dominated by a single passion or idea. Over time, the adjective form 'monomaniacal' has evolved into both a clinical descriptor and a colloquial term to highlight obsessive behavior in various contexts. Such usage underscores the societal recognition of the impacts that intense obsessions can have on individuals' lives and relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,628, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.