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   fixed

   /fɪkst/

   adjective

   • 1. fastened securely in position: "a fixed iron ladder down the port side" Similar fastenedsecurefastfirmstablerootedrivetedmooredanchoredpermanentOpposite temporary
   • ▪ (of a person's expression) held for a long time without changing, especially to conceal other feelings: "a fixed smile" Similar insincerefalsefakevacuousemotionlesslifelessmotionlessOpposite sincere
   • 2. (especially of a price, rate, or time) predetermined and not able to be changed: "loans are provided for a fixed period" Similar predeterminedsetestablishedallottedsettledprearrangedarrangedspecifieddecidedagreeddeterminedconfirmedprescribeddecreeddefinitedefinedexplicitexpresspreciseexactnot subject to changeinflexibleunalterableunchangeableirreversiblerigidhard and fastwrit in stoneOpposite flexible
   • ▪ (of a view or idea) firm or inflexible: "the fixed assumptions of the Cold War"
   • 3. (of a sports contest) having the outcome dishonestly predetermined: informal "the fight's fixed—the ref has your card marked"
   • 4. situated with regard to: informal "how's the club fixed for money now?"

   Derivatives

   • 1. fixedly adverb
   • 2. fixedness noun

   Scrabble Points: 16

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   Learn the definition of fixed as an adjective in different contexts, such as not changing, not moving, dishonest, repaired, or neutered. See examples, synonyms, antonyms, and idioms related to fixed.

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   Learn the meaning of fixed as an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Fixed can mean securely placed, not changing, or supplied with something needed.

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   Learn the meaning of fixed as an adjective, with synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and usage notes. Find out how fixed can describe something that stays the same, something that is attached, something that is arranged, or something that is illegal.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the adjective fixed, which can describe something that stays the same, is held strongly, or is not sincere. Find out how to use fixed in idioms, collocations and expressions.

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   There are 20 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective fixed. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Fixed means firm, stable, or unchanging. It can also mean arranged, supplied, or nonvolatile. See different meanings, synonyms, and usage examples of fixed in various contexts.

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   set or intent upon something; steadily directed: a fixed stare. Synonyms: unvarying, firm, steady, constant. definitely and permanently placed: a fixed buoy; a fixed line of defense. not fluctuating or varying; definite: a fixed purpose. supplied with or having enough of something necessary or wanted, as money.