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    Fixité (en. Fixity)

    /fiksite/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The quality of what is fixed, of what does not change.
    The fixity of social norms can sometimes be problematic.
    La fixité des normes sociales peut parfois être problématique.
    The state of something that does not vary.
    His fixity of opinions has isolated him from others.
    La fixité de ses opinions l'a isolé des autres.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fixitas', which means 'fixed' or 'unchanging'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fixity of mind
    Rigid and inflexible mental attitude.
    fixité d'esprit
    without fixity
    Refers to something that is mobile or changing.
    sans fixité

    Related Words

    fix
    To make fixed, to establish.
    fixer
    fixation
    The act of making something fixed.
    fixation

    Slang Meanings

    Fixity in the sense of monotony.
    His life is full of fixity; nothing ever changes.
    Sa vie est pleine de fixité, rien ne change jamais.
    Fixity associated with a refusal to change one’s mind.
    His fixity prevents him from accepting other ideas.
    Sa fixité l'empêche d'accepter d'autres idées.