fixed — fastened securely in position; not able to be moved or changed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: fastened securely in position; not able to be moved or changed
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɪkst/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's dentures are fixed, but her opinions are even more fixed than her teeth!
- The teacher has a fixed routine: coffee first, then dealing with students.
- The broken window has been fixed.
fixed
ADJECTIVE[/fɪkst/]
fastened securely in position; not able to be moved or changed
fastened securely in position; not able to be moved or changed
What was once fixed is now twisted and mixed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'fixus', the past participle of 'figere', meaning 'to fasten', 'to nail', or 'to make firm'. The root suggests the action of driving a nail or pin into something to secure it permanently in place.
Breakdown
fix (from Latin figere, to fasten) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating completed action or state). The '-ed' ending transforms the verb root into an adjective meaning 'firmly secured' or 'not moving'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's dentures are fixed, but her opinions are even more fixed than her teeth!”
“The teacher has a fixed routine: coffee first, then dealing with students.”
“The broken window has been fixed.”
“We offer fixed-term contracts to all new employees.”
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