Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

monomania

noun

/ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

Definition

an excessive concentration on a single idea or theme.

Examples

His monomania for collecting rare stamps took over his life.
She developed a monomania about environmental issues, leading her to dedicate all her time to activism.

Meaning

Monomania refers to a psychological condition characterized by an extreme focus on one specific subject, idea, or obsession, often to the detriment of broader thinking or understanding.