What does FIXED mean?
fixed
- Parts of Speech: adjective, verb
- Definitions:
- adjective: securely placed or fastened; not subject to change or fluctuation
- verb: to make something firm, stable, or stationary; to repair or mend something
- Pronunciations:
- US: /fɪkst/
- UK: /fɪkst/
- Origin and Usage:
- The word "fixed" comes from the Latin word "fixus," which means "fastened." It has been used in English since the 14th century.
- The adjective "fixed" is often used to describe something that is securely placed or fastened and not subject to change or fluctuation. For example, "The picture frame is fixed to the wall." It can also be used to describe a persons opinion or belief that is not likely to change. For example, "He has a fixed idea about how things should be done."
- The verb "fixed" is often used to describe the act of making something firm, stable, or stationary. For example, "She fixed the vase on the table." It can also be used to describe the act of repairing or mending something. For example, "He fixed the broken chair."
- Synonyms:
- adjective: secure, fastened, immovable, unchanging
- verb: repair, mend, restore, adjust, arrange
- Related Words:
- affix
- mixer
- refix
- nixed
- pyxie
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