Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
idee-fixe
Noun
/iˈdeɪ fiks/
Definition
An idea or desire that dominates the mind; a fixation.
Examples
- His idee-fixe about becoming famous kept him up at night, driving him to pursue every opportunity in show business.
- Her idee-fixe on environmental conservation pushed her to start a community recycling initiative.
Meaning
The term refers to a persistent and recurrent thought or obsession that influences a person’s actions and decisions.
Synonyms
- Obsession
- Fixation
- Preoccupation
