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- [fikst]
- /fɪkst/
- /ˈfɪk.sɪd.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fikst]
- /fɪkst/
Definitions of fixedly word
- adjective fixedly fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid. 1
- adjective fixedly rendered stable or permanent, as color. 1
- adjective fixedly set or intent upon something; steadily directed: a fixed stare. 1
- adjective fixedly definitely and permanently placed: a fixed buoy; a fixed line of defense. 1
- adjective fixedly not fluctuating or varying; definite: a fixed purpose. 1
- adjective fixedly supplied with or having enough of something necessary or wanted, as money. 1
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Origin of fixedly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at fix, -ed2
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Parts of speech for Fixedly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fixedly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fixedly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fixedly
adv fixedly
- strongly — with great strength or force: wind blowing strongly from the west.
- thoroughly — in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully: We will review the data thoroughly.
- hard — not soft; solid and firm to the touch; unyielding to pressure and impenetrable or almost impenetrable.
- fast — moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.
- inflexibly — not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod.
adverb fixedly
- intently — firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind: an intent gaze.
- earnestly — serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous: an earnest worker.
- directly — in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake.
- durably — In a durable manner.
- enduringly — In an enduring manner or fashion; such as to endure.
Antonyms for fixedly
adv fixedly
- indefinitely — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- weakly — weak or feeble in constitution; not robust; sickly.
- flexibly — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
- movability — capable of being moved; not fixed in one place, position, or posture.
- changeably — liable to change or to be changed; variable.
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