Post date: Mar 26, 2016 9:51:6 PM
n.
1. condition characterized by the application of the concepts of an activity to other activities. (idiomatic: obsession with qqch, to have an obsession)
Ex. You have an obsession with chemistry if you are reminded of chirality whenever you look at your hands!
2. the object of the above mental state.
Ex. Chemistry has become your obsession!
(related forms: adj. obsessed, v. obsess, archaic obsessify, obsessification)
(not to be confused with addiction)