Pronunciation: [fˈɪkse͡ɪtɪd] (IPA) 
The word "fixated" is spelled with the letter "x," but it's pronounced with a "ks" sound. This is because the "x" in "fixated" represents the two letters "ks" that make up the sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /fɪkˈseɪtɪd/. The "ɪ" represents the short "i" sound in "fix," the "k" is the hard "k" sound, and the "s" is the voiced "z" sound. The final "t" is pronounced with a soft "d" sound at the end.
Fixated is an adjective that describes someone who is overly focused or obsessed with something or someone. It refers to a state of being mentally preoccupied or concentrated on a particular subject, idea, object, or individual. When a person is fixated, they exhibit a persistent and often irrational attachment, and their thoughts or actions revolve solely around the object of their fixation.
This term is commonly used to describe an intense or excessive interest that dominates a person's thinking, leading to an inability to concentrate on other matters or a disregard for reality. Fixation can be related to various aspects such as an individual's goals, relationships, personal achievements, physical appearance, or even hobbies. Fixated individuals may be unable to let go of an idea or an unattainable desire despite its impracticality or consequences. Such fixation can lead to harmful behavior, as the person may become single-mindedly fixated on achieving their goal and ignore potential risks or negative consequences.
In psychology, fixation can also refer to a stage in Freudian psychoanalytical theory during childhood development, where unresolved conflicts in early psychosexual stages leads to a fixation or an excessive attachment to certain behaviors or desires throughout adulthood.
Overall, fixated describes a strong and often unhealthy level of attachment, obsession, or preoccupation with a specific subject or individual that impacts a person's thoughts, actions, and overall perception of reality.
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The word fixated is derived from the verb fixate. The verb fixate originated in the mid-19th century, and it is derived from the Latin word fixus, meaning fixed. The suffix -ate is added to the root word fix to form the verb. Fixate refers to the act of focusing one's attention or gaze on someone or something for a prolonged period, often to an obsessive degree. From the verb fixate, the word fixated is formed, which serves as the past tense or past participle form of fixate.
