Obsession
/əbˈsɛʃ.ən/noun
A persistent, intrusive thought or idea that dominates a person's mind.
Did you know?The term 'obsession' has roots in Latin that suggest a haunting presence, making it a powerful concept in both psychology and the occult.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
obsessio
“A sitting against; siege or blockade.”
Late Middle Ages
Old French
obsession
“An act of besieging; a state of being beset by thoughts.”
15th Century
Middle English
obsessioun
“The condition of being besieged by thoughts or ideas.”
Modern English
English
obsession
“A persistent preoccupation with an idea or feeling.”