Definition of Monomania

1. Noun. A mania restricted to one thing or idea.

Exact synonyms: Possession
Generic synonyms: Cacoethes, Mania, Passion
Derivative terms: Monomaniacal

Definition of Monomania

1. n. Derangement of the mind in regard of a single subject only; also, such a concentration of interest upon one particular subject or train of ideas to show mental derangement.

Definition of Monomania

1. Noun. Excessive interest or concentration on a singular object or subject. ¹

2. Noun. A pathological obsession with one person, thing or idea. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Monomania

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Monomania

1. Derangement of the mind in regard of a single subject only; also, such a concentration of interest upon one particular subject or train of ideas to show mental derangement. Synonym: Insanity, madness, alienation, aberration, derangement, mania. See Insanity. Origin: Mono- + mania. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Monomania

monologue
monologued
monologues
monologuing
monologuise
monologuist
monologuists
monologuize
monology
monomachia
monomachies
monomachist
monomachists
monomachy
monomane
monomania (current term)
monomaniac
monomaniacal
monomaniacally
monomaniacs
monomanias
monomaniæ
monomark
monomarks
monomastigote
monome
monomelic
monomer
monomeric
monomerically

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