as in stability
the state of continuing without change
wasn't comfortable with the fixedness of her stare
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Recent Examples of fixedness
This phenomenon, known as functional fixedness, is a cognitive bias that limits us to using objects only in how they are traditionally used.
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David Henkin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
David Henkin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixedness
Noun
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From playing catch-up to running in parallel Despite early limitations in solver speed, mesh handling, and model stability, Duan states that cloud-native architectures and AI now give Chinese CAE firms a rare opportunity to turn the tables on industry leaders.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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The church burned in a 2019 fire, set by a teenager, that caused $15,000 worth of damage and the pandemic rocked the house of worship’s stability, according to local news reports.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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This approach could help commercial beekeepers keep colonies stable during pollination or honey production seasons when consistency matters most.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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The sheer volume and consistency of these reports challenge traditional explanations for UFOs.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Fixedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixedness. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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