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- fixed satellite/fɪkst ˈsætəlaɪt/A communications satellite that remains in a stationary (geostationary) orbit relative to a specific point on Earth, providing continuous coverage to a fixed geographical area.nounLow (C2/Professional)
- fixed sign/ˌfɪkst ˈsaɪn/In Western astrology, any of the four zodiac signs that mark the middle of each season (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), characterised by stability, persistence, and resistance to change.nounLow
- fixed star/ˌfɪkst ˈstɑː/A star that appears to maintain a constant position relative to other stars in the night sky, as opposed to a planet or a comet. In astronomy, it refers to any star that is not part of our solar system.nounC2
- fixed trust/ˌfɪkst ˈtrʌst/A legal and financial entity where the trustee has no discretion to manage investments but must hold specific assets as dictated in the trust deed.nounRare / Technical
- fixed-do system/ˌfɪkst ˈduː ˌsɪs.təm/A system of solfège (musical note naming) where the syllable "do" is always assigned to the pitch C, regardless of key.nounLow
- fixed-focus camera/ˌfɪkst ˈfəʊkəs ˈkæm(ə)rə/A camera whose lens is permanently focused at a specific distance, making it simple to use but without the ability to adjust focus manually.nounC1
- fixed-gear/ˌfɪkstˈɡɪə/a bicycle with a drivetrain where the rear cog is fixed directly to the hub, meaning the pedals rotate whenever the wheels are moving, allowing no freewheeling.nounC1/C2 (Specialized, domain-specific)
- fixed-head coupe/ˌfɪkstˌhɛd ˈkuːpeɪ/A car body style where the passenger compartment (coupé) has a fixed, non-removable roof, as opposed to a convertible or a car with a detachable hardtop.nounVery Low
- fixed-point representation/ˌfɪkst ˈpɔɪnt ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/A method of encoding real numbers in computing and digital systems where the position of the radix point (decimal point or binary point) is fixed and predetermined.nounlow
- fixed-rate mortgage/ˌfɪkst reɪt ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ/A home loan where the interest rate remains constant for the duration of the agreed term, providing predictable monthly repayments.nounC1
- fixer/ˈfɪksə(r)/A person who makes arrangements or solves problems, especially through unofficial or underhanded methods.nounB2
- fixer-upper/ˈfɪksər ˌʌpə(r)/A house or other building that is in poor condition and requires substantial repair and renovation.nounC1
- fixie/ˈfɪk.si/A bicycle with a single gear that is fixed to the rear wheel, meaning it cannot coast — the pedals always move when the bicycle is in motion.nounLow to Medium (Common in cycling subcultures and urban contexts, uncommon in general discourse)
- fixing/ˈfɪks.ɪŋ/The act of making something firm, stable, or functional again; repairing or attaching.nounB1
- fixings/ˈfɪksɪŋz/The accessories or supplementary items needed to complete something, especially in cooking (garnish, condiments) or construction/repair (fasteners, hardware).plural-nounC1
- fixity/ˈfɪksəti/The state or quality of being fixed, unchanging, stable, or permanent; resistance to change or movement.nounC1-C2 / Low Frequency / Formal & Literary
- fixt/fɪkst/A historical or nonstandard past tense and past participle form of the verb 'fix'.verbVery Low
- fixture/ˈfɪkstʃə/An object or piece of equipment that is fixed in position and is considered a permanent part of a building, system, or event.nounC1
- fizeau/ˈfiː.zəʊ/A proper noun used attributively to name scientific phenomena or devices, most notably an experiment measuring the speed of light.nounVery low frequency
- fizgig/ˈfɪzɡɪɡ/A lightweight spinning firework that makes a hissing sound; historically, a flirtatious or frivolous young woman.nounverbVery Low
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