fixation

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Noun

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[edit] Etymology

From Old French fixation.

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• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

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fixation (plural fixations)

1. The act of fixing, or the state of being fixed or fixated.
2. The act of uniting chemically with a solid substance or in a solid form; reduction to a non-volatile condition; -- said of gaseous elements.
3. The act or process of ceasing to be fluid and becoming firm.
4. In metals, a state of resistance to evaporation or volatilization by heat.
5. A state of mind, involving obsession with a particular person, idea or thing.

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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

fixer + -ation

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fixation f. (plural fixations)

1. fixation

   Tu ferais bien de vérifier les fixations avant de partir.