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fixated

adjective

Definition of FIXATED

:  arrested in development or adjustment; especially :  arrested at a pregenital level of psychosexual development
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First Known Use of FIXATED

1926

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fixated

adjective fix·at·ed

Medical Definition of FIXATED

:  arrested in development or adjustment; especially :  arrested at a pregenital level of psychosexual development

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