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fixed

fi·xed

UK/fɪkst/ US/fɪks(ᵻ)ɖ/ common informal

adjective

1.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

2.

fixed and unmoving

  • “with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare”
  • “his bearded face already has a set hollow look” Connor Cruise O''Brien
  • “a face rigid with pain”
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3.

securely placed or fastened or set

  • “a fixed piece of wood”
  • “a fixed resistor”
4.

intent and directed steadily

  • “had her gaze fastened on the stranger”
  • “a fixed expresson”
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5.

incapable of being changed or moved or undone; e.g. "frozen prices"

  • “living on fixed incomes”
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6.

mended or put in working order

  • “a reconditioned sewing machine”
  • “a repaired vacuum cleaner”
  • “the broken lock is now fixed”
7.

not increasing as the amount taxed increases

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8.

specified in advance

  • “a given number”
  • “we will meet at a given time and location”
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9.

directed with intense concentration

  • “a fixed stare”
  • “an intent gaze”
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Phrases

  • fixed air
  • fixed asset
  • fixed charge
  • fixed cheek
  • fixed cost
  • fixed disc
  • fixed disc drive
  • fixed disk

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