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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
  • Supply shocks in energy inventories are escalating inflation worries just as the Federal Reserve is trying to restore price stability.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The system is designed to help power electronics actively support grid stability rather than simply follow existing grid conditions.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of stability
Noun
  • Technical consistency, however, need not preclude experimentation.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Grow Familiarity Through Repeated Positive Experiences Build awareness by proving consistency, not popularity.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of consistency

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“Fixedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixedness. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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