(of a view, opinion or idea) Firm or inflexible
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Fastened securely in position
“The fixed iron bars will prevent the cracks in the wall from growing bigger.”
(especially of a price, rate, or time) Having been firmly established and typically not subject to change
“You can opt for a fixed rate of interest, which is typically higher than the general retail rate.”
(of a view, opinion or idea) Firm or inflexible
“Bernard had a fixed view on how society should operate and be organized.”
Having an outcome dishonestly predetermined
“I have a suspicion that the results of the reality TV show were fixed from the start.”
Restored to working order
“Is your lawnmower fixed yet? I need to borrow it.”
Being intent or focused on a goal or objective
“He said he was fixed on reaching his goal and never imagined doing anything else.”
Unchanging and appearing artificial
“His teeth were bared in a horrible fixed grin, his eyes stared unblinkingly.”
Remaining constant or in an unvarying state
Stubbornly, and usually unreasonably, holding to an opinion, decision or purpose
Of root, too deep to remove
Traditionally, or generally, recognized and accepted
Not moving or not intended to be moved
Cold and not feeling or showing any emotion
Not able to be disputed or doubted
Limited in size, amount or extent
Arranged or carried out with a planned or organized method or procedure
Preserved to become a fossil
Certain to happen
Being attached or fastened to something
Constructed so as to prevent the passage of water, air, etc.
To an absolute degree
Prepared for use or action
Allowing selection from a fixed list of options shown on the menu
That has completed a required process
Fitted or integrated into something
Having been faked or trumped up
Excessive, as results from obsession
Created in a deliberate, rather than natural or spontaneous, way
Located in a specific place
Unchanging or resistant to new ideas or options
In good order, under control
Prepared for the coming of an event
Required or commanded by authority
Altered state caused by removing reproductive organs
Restricted or low in size or space
Distinctive or distinguishing of a particular person, place, or thing
Assigned a specific numeric value or categorized, counted, totaled according to a system
Tending to favor the status quo and averse to change
To have fixed the scope or boundaries of
To have contributed in some way to
To have prepared food for eating
To have set up on a long-term basis
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