noun
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the state or quality of being fixed; stability
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something that is fixed; a fixture
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of fixity
From the New Latin word fixitās, dating back to 1660–70. See fix, -ity
Example Sentences
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As it often does, the League for Safeguarding the Fixity of the Sabbath Against Possible Encroachment by Calendar Reform, stiffened its back last week.
From Time Magazine Archive
Fixity of tenure was secured by enabling a tenant to convert his interest into what is called in the act a statutory term.
From Irish History and the Irish Question by Smith, Goldwin
Terror is about her hid; Silence of the thunders locked; Lightnings lining the shut lid; Fixity on quaking rocked.
From Poems — Volume 2 by Meredith, George
In the Great Highway of Eternal Fixity, Mong Flowing-spring and his friend Choo Little-lotus were slowly walking, clothed in the long light green dress of the students.
From Strange Stories from the Lodge of Leisures by Unknown
This measure was familiarly known as the "Three F's,"—meaning Fair rent, Fixity of tenure, and Free sale.
From The Leading Facts of English History by Montgomery, D. H. (David Henry)
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