fixedness

noun

Definition of fixednessnext
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 Even in the fixedness of their forms—their sententious certitude—a single work may conflate the erotic and the machinic, the vernacular and the archetypal, the abstract and the practical. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 This phenomenon, known as functional fixedness, is a cognitive bias that limits us to using objects only in how they are traditionally used. — David Henkin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixedness
  1. stability
  2. consistency
Noun
  • This early risk awareness later defined his policy position, as Knot gained a reputation during his tenure as Dutch central bank governor for aggressively combating inflation, enforcing fiscal discipline, and safeguarding financial stability.
    — , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The measurements will help physicists assess plasma stability, validate computer models, and choose the resilient materials required for the world’s next generation of pilot plants.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of stability
Noun
  • The consistency of the food and his slower eating pace led to fewer choking incidents versus some grainier, more tempting formulas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The site says consistency matters more than duration and that practitioners can work up to 1 to 2 hours a day, though even 1-minute breaks between tasks help keep energy flowing.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of consistency

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“Fixedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixedness. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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