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fixity

 

[ หˆfษชksษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quality

The quality of being fixed, stable, or unchanging.

Synonyms

stability, steadiness, unchangeability

Examples of usage

  • The fixity of his beliefs made it difficult for him to consider alternative perspectives.
  • The fixity of the stars in the night sky has captivated astronomers for centuries.
Context #2 | Noun

law

The state of being permanent or unchanging, especially in a legal context.

Synonyms

invariability, permanence, rigidity

Examples of usage

  • The fixity of property rights is a fundamental principle in many legal systems.
  • The fixity of the terms of the contract ensured certainty for both parties.
Context #3 | Noun

art

The quality of being precise or exact, especially in artistic works.

Synonyms

accuracy, exactness, precision

Examples of usage

  • The artist's attention to fixity in details gave his paintings a realistic quality.
  • The fixity of the lines in the sculpture highlighted the artist's skill.

Translations

Translations of the word "fixity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fixidez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคฟเคฐเคคเคพ (sthirta)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Festigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekekalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะบัะพะฒะฐะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ staล‚oล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›บๅฎš (kotei)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fixitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fijeza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sabitlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์ • (gojeong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุจุงุช (thabat)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stรกlost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stรกlosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›บๅฎšๆ€ง (gรนdรฌngxรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stabilnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถรฐugleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั€ะฐา›ั‚ั‹ะปั‹า› (turaqtylyk)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒชแƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ (mtkicdoba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sabitlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fijeza

Etymology

The word 'fixity' originates from the Latin word 'fixitas', which means stability or firmness. The concept of fixity has been explored in various fields such as philosophy, law, and art. In philosophy, fixity is often associated with the idea of permanence and unchangeability. In law, fixity refers to the stability and certainty of legal principles. In art, fixity is linked to precision and exactness in artistic expression. The term 'fixity' conveys a sense of stability, permanence, and precision in different contexts.

See also: fix, fixable, fixate, fixated, fixatedly, fixating, fixation, fixations, fixative, fixed, fixer, fixes, fixing, fixture, transfix, unfixable, unfixed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,435, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.