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Definition of fixed

fixed

/fɪkst/
fixed
Adverb:fixedly
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fixed Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Fastened securely in position so as not to move or come loose; stationary.

Example

"The telescope was mounted on a fixed platform at the top of the observatory."

2

Predetermined, settled, and not subject to change or fluctuation (especially of rates, prices, times, or ideas).

Example

"Retirees on a fixed income often struggle when inflation causes grocery prices to rise."

3

Repaired and restored to proper working condition.

Example

"Once the leaky pipe was finally fixed, we were able to turn the main water supply back on."

4

Held steadily and intently without wavering or changing expression (of a gaze, smile, or facial expression).

Example

"She listened to the long speech with a polite, fixed smile on her face."

5

Dishonestly arranged in advance to guarantee a particular outcome (of a contest, election, or game).

Example

"Several players were banned for life after investigators proved that the championship match was fixed."

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• Rhymes for fixed

• Nearby Words

fixated
fixation
fixative
fixed
fixedly
fixedness
fixer

Word Origin & Etymology

From the past participle of the verb 'fix', which entered Middle English via Old French 'fixe' from Latin 'fixus', the past participle of 'figere' meaning 'to fasten or pierce'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fixed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fixed
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