monomania
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.mono·ma·nia
noun \ˌmä-nə-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\Definition of MONOMANIA
1
: mental illness especially when limited in expression to one idea or area of thought
2
: excessive concentration on a single object or idea
— mono·ma·ni·ac \-nē-ˌak\ noun or adjective
— mono·ma·ni·a·cal \-mə-ˈnī-ə-kəl\ adjective
— mono·ma·ni·a·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Origin of MONOMANIA
New Latin
First Known Use: 1823
Other Psychology Terms
mono·ma·nia
noun \ˌmän-ə-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of MONOMANIA
: mental disorder especially when limited in expression to one idea or area of thought
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