fixity

[ fik-si-tee ]

noun

, plural fix·i·ties

1. the state or quality of being fixed; fix; stability; permanence.
2. something fixed, fix, stable, or permanent.

fixity

/ ˈfɪksɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state or quality of being fixed; stability
2. something that is fixed; a fixture

Other Words From

• un·fixi·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fixity¹

From the New Latin word fixitās, dating back to 1660–70. See fix, -ity

Example Sentences

I think we’re shifting to models in which we’re maybe less interested in the idea of nature as a space of fixity, or something that can be set apart from human culture and humanity.

From Time

We do not want to sink to such a fanatical fixity, but we do not want to drown in ahistorical complacency, either.

From The Daily Beast

But there was arising a quiver in the fingers he held which belied the emotionless fixity of her face.

From Project Gutenberg

Their eyes met in a lingering fixity, each with a question that did not find utterance.

From Project Gutenberg

She gave a start, drew a little back and looked at him with a certain startled fixity as if he had stopped all else in her.

From Project Gutenberg

As the cottages belong to the landowners, fixity or certainty of tenure is like taking their rights from them.

From Project Gutenberg

And at last the wheel has rest, is still, Shrunk to an adamant core: Fulfilling its will in fixity.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• firmness
• grit
• self-control
• self-discipline