FX

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abbreviation

Movies, Television. a phonetic spelling of effects, as special effect(s), practical effect(s), or visual effect(s). Also F/X

Business, Commerce. foreign exchange.

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Other definitions for FX (2 of 2)

fx.

abbreviation

fracture.

fractured.

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How to use FX in a sentence

Have there been discussions with FX regarding an Archer movie, and how do you think that would play out?
‘Archer’ Creator Adam Reed Spills Season 6 Secrets, From Surreal Plotlines to Life Post-ISIS|Marlow Stern|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The highly anticipated sixth season of the hilarious spy-spoof will premiere on FX at 10 pm EST on January 8, 2015.
‘Archer’ Season 6 Exclusive: Watch Six ‘Certified’ Videos and See the FX Series’ New Key Art|Marlow Stern|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Back in Season 5, FX said, ‘This might be a thing,’ and I thought, ‘Maybe it won’t be?
‘Archer’ Drops ISIS: The FX Series Dumps the Spy Org’s Name in Light of Recent Events|Marlow Stern|October 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Also, FX created a bunch of ISIS merchandise that they now need to figure out what to do with.
‘Archer’ Drops ISIS: The FX Series Dumps the Spy Org’s Name in Light of Recent Events|Marlow Stern|October 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Go to FX now and start catching up (the first five episodes are available there; the sixth airs on FX tonight).
'You're the Worst': TV's Best Couple Is Awful and Perfect for Each Other|Jason Lynch|August 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Kincaide set the Ertak down on FX-31, close to the shore of a river, as gently as a feather settling to earth.
The Death-Traps of FX-31|Sewell Peaslee Wright

British Dictionary definitions for FX

noun

films informal short for special effects

abbreviation for

US and Canadian foreign exchange

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Medical definitions for FX

abbr.

fracture