noun
- Plural of obsessionalism; systems, practices, or ideologies characterized by obsessive preoccupation or compulsive adherence to particular ideas, beliefs, or behaviors.
Usage: Rare; primarily used in academic or specialized contexts; Often appears in psychology, philosophy, or cultural criticism
Examples
- The researcher examined various obsessionalisms in contemporary consumer culture.
- Different obsessionalisms emerged across the various subcultures studied.
- The therapist addressed the patient's multiple obsessionalisms through cognitive behavioral treatment.
- Historical obsessionalisms with purity and order shaped architectural movements.
- The artist's work critiques modern obsessionalisms with productivity and efficiency.