Pronunciation: [ʌnfˈɪkse͡ɪt] (IPA) 
The word "unfixate" is spelled as /ʌnˈfɪksət/. The prefix "un-" indicates the reversal or negation of the root word "fixate", which means to focus one's attention or become attached to something. The base word "fixate" is spelled with the letter "x" to represent the /ks/ sound, and the addition of the suffix "-ate" indicates that it is a verb. Therefore, "unfixate" means to release one's focus or attachment from something.
The word "unfixate" is derived from the combination of the prefix "un-" and the verb "fixate".
The prefix "un-" is of Germanic origin and is commonly used in English to indicate negation or reversal. It is related to the Old English prefix "un-", the German prefix "un-", and the Dutch prefix "on-", all of which serve a similar purpose.
The verb "fixate" is derived from the Latin word "fixus", which means "fixed" or "fastened". It entered the English language in the late 19th century and originally referred to the act of fixating or making something fixed or stationary. Over time, the meaning of "fixate" expanded to include the psychological sense of becoming focused or obsessed with something.
