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feminine

/oβseˈsjon/

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Translation

obsession

Word origin

From Latin obsessio, from obsidere ('to besiege'), formed from ob ('against') plus sedere ('to sit').

Origin
Latin
Root
obsessio
English cognates
obsess, sedentary

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralobsesiones

Examples

limpieza convertido .

Cleanliness has become an obsession for him.

impide .

His obsession with work stops him from resting.

comprobar .

I have the obsession of checking the door three times.

auténtica .

Football is a real obsession in this country.

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Where does that obsession of yours with order come from?

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This word is part of lesson 70.