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 

ˈfikst-lē

adverb

fixedness

ˈfik-səd-nəs 

ˈfiks(t)-nəs

noun

Synonyms

• certain
• determinate
• final
• firm
• flat
• frozen
• hard
• hard-and-fast
• inexpugnable
• set
• settled
• stable

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

Trinity Metro’s 37 fixed bus routes have a ridership of hundreds of thousands every month. —Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2024

Because the actual date of the spring equinox can differ by a day or two, the Catholic Church created a fixed date of March 21 to define it, known as the ecclesiastical equinox. —Carlie Procell, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024

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

• fixed charge
• fixed for
• fixed for life
• fixed oil
• fixed point
• fixed star
• have one's hopes/sights fixed on
• no fixed abode
• well-fixed

Kids Definition

fixed

adjective

ˈfikst 

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