fixed
adjective
ˈfikst 
1
a
: securely placed or fastened : stationary
b(1)
: nonvolatile
(2)
: formed into a chemical compound
c(1)
: not subject to change or fluctuation
a fixed income
(2)
: firmly set in the mind
a fixed idea
(3)
: having a final or crystallized form or character
(4)
: recurring on the same date from year to year
fixed holidays
d
: immobile, concentrated
a fixed stare
2
: supplied with something (such as money) needed
comfortably fixed
fixedly
ˈfik-səd-lē
adverb ˈfikst-lē
fixedness
ˈfik-səd-nəs
noun ˈfiks(t)-nəs
Synonyms
- certain
- determinate
- final
- firm
- flat
- frozen
- hard
- hard-and-fast
- inexpugnable
- set
- settled
- stable
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Example Sentences
a small mirror fixed to the wall That day remains fixed in my memory.
Recent Examples on the Web Stadiums with fixed or retractable roofs were not included. 
Joe Taschler, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Choose a fixed or variable interest rate as well as a student loan repayment term from 5 to 20 years. Zack Friedman, Forbes, 14 May 2022 In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Rick Rieder, CIO of global fixed income at Blackrock, suggested this deleveraging is contributing greatly to the massive drop in the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Dan Runkevicius, Forbes, 22 June 2022 For some, gender expression is an ongoing conversation and an evolving experience, not a fixed endpoint. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2022 This new charger supports the PD 3.1 standard with a fixed voltage and power output of 28V/140W. Along with faster charging and wider compatibility, this PD 3.1 GaN charger is ideal for powering and charging high-end laptops and other USB-C devices. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 24 July 2022 The demo vehicle uses two different actuation methods: in the front, each caliper has its own master cylinder, which is connected hydraulically to the fixed caliper. Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver, 23 July 2022 As part of the Pop Up Parade line from Good Smile Company, this White Traveler is a fixed pose statue at around 17.5 cm in height. Ollie Barder, Forbes, 16 July 2022 The current design for a new bridge is 116 feet high with a fixed span. oregonlive, 2 July 2022 See More
Joe Taschler, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Choose a fixed or variable interest rate as well as a student loan repayment term from 5 to 20 years. Zack Friedman, Forbes, 14 May 2022 In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Rick Rieder, CIO of global fixed income at Blackrock, suggested this deleveraging is contributing greatly to the massive drop in the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Dan Runkevicius, Forbes, 22 June 2022 For some, gender expression is an ongoing conversation and an evolving experience, not a fixed endpoint. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2022 This new charger supports the PD 3.1 standard with a fixed voltage and power output of 28V/140W. Along with faster charging and wider compatibility, this PD 3.1 GaN charger is ideal for powering and charging high-end laptops and other USB-C devices. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 24 July 2022 The demo vehicle uses two different actuation methods: in the front, each caliper has its own master cylinder, which is connected hydraulically to the fixed caliper. Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver, 23 July 2022 As part of the Pop Up Parade line from Good Smile Company, this White Traveler is a fixed pose statue at around 17.5 cm in height. Ollie Barder, Forbes, 16 July 2022 The current design for a new bridge is 116 feet high with a fixed span. oregonlive, 2 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from past participle of fixen "to fix entry 1" (or directly from Latin fīxus + -ed -ed entry 2)
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing fixed
Kids Definition
fixed
adjective
ˈfikst
1
: not changing : set
… Phoebe wore a fixed expression … Sharon Creech, Walk Two Moons
Sharon Creech, Walk Two Moons2
: firmly placed
A mirror is fixed to the wall.
That day is fixed in my memory.
fixedly
adverb
as in rigidly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- rigidly
- intently
- resolutely
- steadfastly
- determinedly
- solidly
- intensively
- emphatically
- squarely
- surely
- steadily
- soundly
- actively
- smartly
- vivaciously
- decidedly
- purposefully
- lustily
- eagerly
- animatedly
- briskly
- crisply
- fast
- heartily
- spiritedly
- gamely
- aggressively
- sharply
- manfully
- fiercely
- potently
- firmly
- assertively
- directly
- violently
- vehemently
- spunkily
- snappily
- strongly
- forcibly
- robustly
- stoutly
- sturdily
- stiffly
- energetically
- vigorously
- forcefully
- dynamically
- powerfully
- roundly
- muscularly
- strenuously
- explosively
- roughshod
- hammer and tongs
- mightily
- hard
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- weakly
- feebly
- softly
- faintly
- gently
- delicately
- listlessly
- shakily
- languidly
- lazily
- halfheartedly
- frailly
- uncertainly
- ineffectually
- impotently
- ineffectively
- lamely
- bloodlessly
- nervelessly
- spinelessly
- spiritlessly