Fixity
noun
The state of being unchanging or permanent.
The fixity of her facial expression surprised me.
Often appears as...
- fixity of purpose
- fixity of expression
noun
The quality of being firmly set in place.
The fixity of the statue on its base ensures it won't topple over.
Often appears as...
- fixity of position
- fixity of structure
noun
The state of being unchanging or permanent.
The fixity of her facial expression surprised me.
Often appears as...
- fixity of purpose
- fixity of expression
noun
The quality of being firmly set in place.
The fixity of the statue on its base ensures it won't topple over.
Often appears as...
- fixity of position
- fixity of structure
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Describes situations with emotional implications, like unwavering dedication or stubbornness.
His fixity of purpose was admirable, even when facing difficulties.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe abstract concepts like determination or ideologies.
The political party's fixity on their platform impressed their supporters.
Pro Tip 3/3Unchanging Aspect
Associated with things that do not change over time or are very difficult to change.
She admired the cultural fixity of the ancient traditions.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Describes situations with emotional implications, like unwavering dedication or stubbornness.
His fixity of purpose was admirable, even when facing difficulties.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe abstract concepts like determination or ideologies.
The political party's fixity on their platform impressed their supporters.
Pro Tip 3/3Unchanging Aspect
Associated with things that do not change over time or are very difficult to change.
She admired the cultural fixity of the ancient traditions.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Describes situations with emotional implications, like unwavering dedication or stubbornness.
His fixity of purpose was admirable, even when facing difficulties.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe abstract concepts like determination or ideologies.
The political party's fixity on their platform impressed their supporters.
Pro Tip 3/3Unchanging Aspect
Associated with things that do not change over time or are very difficult to change.
She admired the cultural fixity of the ancient traditions.
Compare with
consistencyimmutabilitypermanencepersistencerigiditystabilitysteadfastunchanging
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Quote examples
Charles M. Schwab
American Businessman
There is no royal road to a successful life, as there is no royal road to learning. It has got to be hard knocks, morning, noon, and night, and fixity of purpose.
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Steve Hanke
American Economist
After the maxi yuan depreciation of 1994 and until 2005, exchange-rate fixity was the order of the day, with little movement in the CNY/USD rate.
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Octavio Paz
Mexican Poet
Wisdom lies neither in fixity nor in change, but in the dialectic between the two. A constant coming and going: wisdom lies in the momentary.
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Octavio Paz
Mexican Poet
Fixity is always momentary. But how can it always be so? If it were, it would not be momentary - or would not be fixity.
Quote examples
Octavio Paz
Mexican Poet
Wisdom lies neither in fixity nor in change, but in the dialectic between the two.
Quote examples
Charles M. Schwab
American Businessman
There is no royal road to a successful life, as there is no royal road to learning. It has got to be hard knocks, morning, noon, and night, and fixity of purpose.
Quote examples
Steve Hanke
American Economist
After the maxi yuan depreciation of 1994 and until 2005, exchange-rate fixity was the order of the day, with little movement in the CNY/USD rate.
Quote examples
Octavio Paz
Mexican Poet
Wisdom lies neither in fixity nor in change, but in the dialectic between the two. A constant coming and going: wisdom lies in the momentary.
Quote examples
Octavio Paz
Mexican Poet
Fixity is always momentary. But how can it always be so? If it were, it would not be momentary - or would not be fixity.
Quote examples
Octavio Paz
Mexican Poet
Wisdom lies neither in fixity nor in change, but in the dialectic between the two.
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