Unfixing: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfixing
[ ʌnˈfɪkɪŋ ]
removal of attachment
Unfixing refers to the act of removing something that has been fixed or attached. It often implies the loosening or detaching of items or concepts that were once firmly in place. This term can be used in various contexts, such as engineering, cooking, or even in abstract discussions relating to ideas and beliefs. The process of unfixing can lead to a re-evaluation or restructuring of how things are perceived or organized.
Synonyms
detach, loosen, release, remove
Examples of usage
- The unfixing of the old pipes revealed leaks.
- She found unfixing the screws to be a tedious task.
- Unfixing his preconceived notions opened his mind to new ideas.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfixing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desfixação
🇮🇳 अस्थिर करना
🇩🇪 Entfaltung
🇮🇩 melepaskan
🇺🇦 розфіксація
🇵🇱 odfixowanie
🇯🇵 固定解除
🇫🇷 défixation
🇪🇸 desfijación
🇹🇷 sabitlenmeyi kaldırma
🇰🇷 고정 해제
🇸🇦 إزالة التثبيت
🇨🇿 odfiksování
🇸🇰 odfixovanie
🇨🇳 解固定
🇸🇮 odpravljanje fiksacije
🇮🇸 affixun
🇰🇿 тұрақтан ажырату
🇬🇪 შეფიქსირების მოხსნა
🇦🇿 sabitlikdən azad etmə
🇲🇽 desfijación
Etymology
The term 'unfixing' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'reverse' and 'fixing,' which derives from the Latin word 'fixare,' meaning 'to make stable or attach.' The prefix 'un-' effectively negates the action of fixing, emphasizing the idea of loosening or detaching. The concept of unfixing has been used in different fields and disciplines, including science, philosophy, and art. It suggests a dynamic process where rigidity is challenged, allowing for fluidity and change. In contemporary discourse, unfixing often refers to mental and social frameworks that are rigid, advocating for a critical perspective that encourages flexibility and adaptability in thought and practice. Over time, the use of this term has expanded, often signifying a shift from a fixed mindset to one that embraces uncertainty and evolution.