fixity

noun
UK: /ˈfɪksɪti/
US: /ˈfɪksɪti/

  1. The state of being fixed or stable; resistance to change or movement.

    1. The fixity of the old bridge amazed everyone.
    2. The inherent fixity of the company's procedures made innovation difficult.

  2. The quality of being permanent or unchanging.

    1. We admired the fixity of purpose in his mission.
    2. The apparent fixity of her views surprised many during the discussions.

Synonyms

stability permanence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fixity" in English means: The state of being fixed or stable; resistance to change or movement., The quality of being permanent or unchanging..

The phonetic transcription of "fixity" is /ˈfɪksɪti/ in British English and /ˈfɪksɪti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fixity": stability, permanence.

Example usage of "fixity": "The fixity of the old bridge amazed everyone.". More examples on the page.