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fixed idea
fixed idea Historically, a fixed idea meant a persistent morbid or false belief that takes over a person’s reasoning and is treated as part of their insanity.
Historically, a fixed idea meant a persistent morbid or false belief that takes over a person’s reasoning and is treated as part of their insanity. The term was also used for what was called an imperative idea.