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fixed idea


An exaggerated notion, belief, or delusion that persists, despite evidence to the contrary, and controls the mind, the obstinate conviction of a psychotic person regarding the correctness of his delusion.

Synonym: idee fixe, overvalued idea, permanent dominant idea.