obsession — an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈseʃən/
Example Sentences
- My mom's obsession with K-pop boy bands is getting out of hand - she has 500 photo cards now.
- His obsession with checking his phone every five seconds is driving everyone crazy.
- The detective's obsession with solving the case kept him awake for three days straight.
obsession
NOUN[/əbˈseʃən/]
an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind
His obsession with every tiny mistake kept him awake all night.
His obsession with success filled his thoughts every day. (🧠 Think + 🔄 Again → Obsession = repeated thoughts about one thing.)
His obsession with the trophy led to its possession and a succession of victories.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin obsidere, meaning 'to besiege' or 'to occupy.' The word metaphorically describes how a thought or idea completely occupies the mind, much like an enemy army besieging a fortress.
Breakdown
ob- (against, toward) + sidere (to sit) = 'to sit against or upon.' The sense evolved from physical siege to mental preoccupation, where an idea persistently 'sits upon' one's thoughts.
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📝Examples
“My mom's obsession with K-pop boy bands is getting out of hand - she has 500 photo cards now.”
“His obsession with checking his phone every five seconds is driving everyone crazy.”
“The detective's obsession with solving the case kept him awake for three days straight.”
“Her obsession with organizing everything alphabetically made grocery shopping take three hours.”
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