fixed

adjective

ˈfikst 

1

a

: securely placed or fastened : stationary

b(1)

: nonvolatile

(2)

: formed into a chemical compound

c(1)

: not subject to change or fluctuation

a fixed income

(2)

: firmly set in the mind

a fixed idea

(3)

: having a final or crystallized form or character

(4)

: recurring on the same date from year to year

fixed holidays

d

: immobile, concentrated

a fixed stare

2

: supplied with something (such as money) needed

comfortably fixed

fixedly

ˈfik-səd-lē 

ˈfikst-lē

adverb

fixedness

ˈfik-səd-nəs 

ˈfiks(t)-nəs

noun

Synonyms

• certain
• determinate
• final
• firm
• flat
• frozen
• hard
• hard-and-fast
• inexpugnable
• set
• settled
• stable

Examples of fixed in a Sentence

a small mirror fixed to the wall

That day remains fixed in my memory.

Recent Examples on the Web

With no fixed itinerary or schedule, guests do and see more due to the small group size—experiencing mind-boggling local wildlife, such as polar bears, walruses, seals, and more. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

That’s a positive for savers and fixed income investors — who still have plenty of opportunities in the coming months to get an inflation-beating return on their money. —Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024

With no fixed boundaries, the connoisseurs offer feedback and advice to improve the dining experience. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024

Those same state lines and international borders remain fixed to this day. —Corbin Reiff, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of fixen "to fix entry 1" (or directly from Latin fīxus + -ed -ed entry 2)

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing fixed

• fixed charge
• fixed for
• fixed for life
• fixed oil
• fixed point
• fixed star
• have one's hopes/sights fixed on
• no fixed abode
• well-fixed

Kids Definition

fixed

adjective

ˈfikst 

1

a

: firmly placed or fastened

a fixed gaze

b

: not changing : settled

a fixed income

2

: supplied with a definite amount of something needed

well fixed for food

fixedly

ˈfik-səd-lē

adverb

fixedness

ˈfik-səd-nəs

noun