Fixation

/fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/ noun

An inability to see a problem from a fresh perspective due to being stuck on a particular approach or interpretation.

From Latin 'fixatio' meaning 'a fastening,' from 'fixus' past participle of 'figere' (to fasten, fix).

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