1
a
: securely placed or fastened : stationary
b(1)
(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 How to pronounce fixed (audio)
ˈfikst-lē
adverb
fixedness
ˈfik-səd-nəs How to pronounce fixed (audio)
ˈfiks(t)-nəs
noun

Examples of fixed in a Sentence

a small mirror fixed to the wall That day remains fixed in my memory.
Recent Examples on the Web Nilson Granados-Trejo, 25, of no fixed address, was arrested Friday on charges of first- and second-degree murder and related counts in the killing of 2-year-old Jeremy Poou-Caceres, who was caught in the crossfire outside an apartment complex in Langley Park, Md., police said. Dan Morse, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024 In first class, travelers will be treated to a fixed bed, a separate recliner chair, a personal closet, and a dining table for two, while business class passengers will enjoy a more than 6-foot-long lie-flat bed, a leather ottoman, and an 18-inch touch screen TV. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2024 The Great Discontent survey of US workers found, for instance, that some jobs can be performed remotely but require fixed timelines, such as a customer support role during business hours or a position in software engineering. David Morel, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 Nilson Granados-Trejo, 25, of no fixed address, is charged with first- and second-degree murder and related counts in the killing of Jeremy Poou-Caceres, who was caught in crossfire outside an apartment complex, police said. Jasmine Hilton, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024 Priced at $109 per person for a four-course fixed menu, dishes included options such as oysters, squash risotto and duck breast. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024 Route 20, a fixed route currently operating Monday through Friday in the city, will be offered from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays, according to a press release from Jeff Hatley with the transit. Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 2 Feb. 2024 Everything to Know About Gemini, Libra and Aquarius Aquarius is also a fixed sign, or a sign that falls mid-season. Kara Nesvig, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2024 Biochar contains mineral ash, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and fixed carbon that can be used as a soil additive that increases water retention. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of fixed was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixed. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

fixed

adjective
1
a
: firmly placed or fastened
a fixed gaze
b
: not changing : settled
a fixed income
2
: supplied with a definite amount of something needed
well fixed for food
fixedly
ˈfik-səd-lē
adverb
fixedness
ˈfik-səd-nəs
noun

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