fixed

1 of 2

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

a fixed interest rate

(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

fixedness

2 of 2

noun

fixed·​ness -sə̇dnə̇s 

-s(t)n-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being fixed

Synonyms of fixed

Adjective

• stable
• unchangeable
• certain
• unchanging
• final
• settled
• determinate
• frozen
• flat

Examples of fixed in a Sentence

Adjective

a small mirror fixed to the wall

That day remains fixed in my memory.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Investment options Stocks, equities, ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income, alternative investments like private equity and hedge funds. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 17 July 2026

For many families, seniors and people on a fixed income, that’s already a significant financial burden. — Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

The fixed bracket means two group winners can now meet in the round of 16. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 13 July 2026

There’s no fixed salary to fall back on. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from past participle of fixen "to fix entry 1" (or directly from Latin fīxus + -ed -ed entry 2)

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing fixed

• fixed charge
• fixed for
• fixed for life
• fixed-gear bicycle
• fixed-gear bike
• fixed interest rates
• fixed it
• fixed oil
• fixed-point
• fixed star
• fixed-wheel bicycle
• fixed-wheel bike
• have one's hopes/sights fixed on
• no fixed abode
• well-fixed

Rhymes for fixed

• admixed
• affixed
• betwixt
• premixed
• transfixed
• unfixed
• unmixed
• intermixed
• mixed
• twixt

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