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obsessionality

/əbˌsɛʃ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/
ob · ses · sion · al · i · ty
Adverb:obsessionally
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Plural:obsessionalities
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Adjective:obsessional
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obsessionality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state, quality, or condition of being intensely preoccupied with a fixed idea, thought, or feeling.

Example

"Her obsessionality with perfection often delayed the completion of her academic projects."

2

A psychological tendency or behavioral disposition toward experiencing obsessive thoughts or engaging in compulsive routines.

Example

"The study examined the relationship between anxiety levels and underlying obsessionality in adults under severe stress."

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• Rhymes for obsessionality

• Nearby Words

obsession
obsessional
obsessionalism
obsessionality
obsessive
obsessively
obsessiveness

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'obsessional' combined with the suffix '-ity', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'obsidere', meaning 'to besiege' or 'to occupy'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Obsessionality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/obsessionality
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