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   monomania

   /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/

   noun

   • 1. exaggerated or obsessive enthusiasm for or preoccupation with one thing: "she has an obsession with the drug that verges on monomania"

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   What is monomania in psychology?

   • Monomania is sometimes simply the exaggerated regard to one side of many-sided truth. Hence we must distinguish between mere eccentricity and monomania. Monomania definition: (no longer in technical use) a psychosis characterized by thoughts confined to one idea or group of ideas.. See examples of MONOMANIA used in a sentence.

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   What does the word monomaniac mean?

   • Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word monomaniac. A person who is obsessed with a single thing, to the exclusion of other concerns. Focussed on one thing above all others.

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   What is monomania & what causes it?

   • usually manifests in humans as a fear of one idea or theology and can range from a subject area (such as religion) to an idea (such as evolution ). Monomania typically comes in either extreme enthusiasm for a topic or zeal for it.

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   Who coined the word monomania?

   • The word monomania, from the Greek mono, "one" and mania, "madness," was coined by a French psychiatrist in the early 1800s. One of the most famous literary cases of monomania is that of Captain Ahab, obsessed with his pursuit of Moby Dick. "Monomania."

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   What does monomania mean in Scrabble?

   • It's one thing to be excited about playing Scrabble or preoccupied with local politics, but when any interest gets out of hand, you can call it monomania. The word monomania, from the Greek mono, "one" and mania, "madness," was coined by a French psychiatrist in the early 1800s.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › monomaniaMONOMANIA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Monomania is a condition in which someone is extremely interested in one thing, in a way that is not normal. Learn more about this term, its pronunciation, translations and related words from Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Monomania is a mental illness or excessive concentration on a single object or idea. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and medical definition of monomania from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Someone who suffers from monomania is unhealthily preoccupied with something. If your sister talks about nothing but her collection of vintage lunch boxes, you could call it monomania.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMONOMANIAC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A monomaniac is a person who is extremely interested in only one thing, often to such a degree that they are mentally ill. Learn more about the noun and adjective forms, synonyms, and translations of monomaniac.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › monomaniaMONOMANIA definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Monomania is an excessive mental preoccupation with one thing, idea, etc., or a mental disorder characterized by irrational preoccupation with one subject. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, and usage of monomania with Collins English Dictionary.

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   Monomania definition: (no longer in technical use) a psychosis characterized by thoughts confined to one idea or group of ideas.. See examples of MONOMANIA used in a sentence.

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   Monomania is a pathological obsession with one idea or subject, or an excessive interest in or enthusiasm for a single thing. Find the origin, usage, and translations of the word monomania in various dictionaries and thesaurus.