Monomania

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ËŒmÉ’nəʊˈmeɪnɪə/
• US IPA: /ËŒmÉ‘noʊˈmeɪniÉ™/
• Rhymes: -eɪniÉ™

Origin

Either:

• Formed in English as - + mania;
• From the French monomanie; or,
• From the Modern Latin monomania.

Full definition of monomania

Noun

1. Excessive interest or concentration on a singular object or subject.It was apparent to all but himself that what was once idle curiosity had become a monomania.
2. A pathological obsession with one person, thing or idea.

Related terms

• monomaniac