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monomania
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mon·o·ma·ni·a  (mn-mn-, -mny)
n.
1. Pathological obsession with one idea or subject.
2. Intent concentration on or exaggerated enthusiasm for a single subject or idea.
mono·mani·ac (-mn-k) n.
mono·ma·nia·cal (-m-n-kl) adj.
mono·ma·nia·cal·ly adv.
monomania
Noun
an obsession with one thing or idea
monomaniac nadj
monomania
1. a partial insanity in which psychotic thinking is confined to one subject or group of subjects.
2. an excessive interest in or enthusiasm for a single thing, idea, or the like; obsession.
See also: Manias
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.monomania - a mania restricted to one thing or idea
possession
cacoethes, mania, passion - an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action


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