FIXATED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

pay attention to exclusively and obsessively

Example: The media are fixating on Princess Diana's death

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way

Example: He fixates on his mother, even at the age of 40

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

become fixed (on)

Example: Her eyes fixated on a point on the horizon

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

make fixed, stable or stationary

Example: let's fix the picture to the frame