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fixture

 

[ ˈfɪkstʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports

A piece of equipment or furniture that is fixed in position and usually used in a specific location.

Synonyms

apparatus, equipment, furniture

Examples of usage

  • The basketball hoop is a fixture on the playground.
  • The goalposts are fixtures on the soccer field.
Context #2 | Noun

home improvement

A piece of hardware or plumbing that is attached to a structure and considered permanent.

Synonyms

attachment, hardware, plumbing

Examples of usage

  • The light fixture in the hallway needs to be replaced.
  • She installed a new fixture in the bathroom.
Context #3 | Noun

business

A person or thing long established in the same place or position.

Synonyms

institution, regular, staple

Examples of usage

  • He is a fixture in the local community.
  • The old clock tower is a fixture in the town square.

Translations

Translations of the word "fixture" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acessório

🇮🇳 फिक्स्चर

🇩🇪 Armatur

🇮🇩 perlengkapan

🇺🇦 пристрій

🇵🇱 armatura

🇯🇵 設備

🇫🇷 dispositif

🇪🇸 accesorio

🇹🇷 armatür

🇰🇷 고정 장치

🇸🇦 تركيبة

🇨🇿 svítidlo

🇸🇰 svietidlo

🇨🇳 装置

🇸🇮 naprava

🇮🇸 festing

🇰🇿 құрылғы

🇬🇪 ფიქსტურა

🇦🇿 armatura

🇲🇽 accesorio

Etymology

The word 'fixture' originated in the 16th century from the Latin word 'fixus', meaning 'fixed'. It initially referred to a person's position or place, later evolving to include objects or equipment that are fixed in place. Over time, 'fixture' has become a versatile term used in various contexts, from sports to home improvement and business.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,919, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.