Fixature

/ˈfɪksətʃər/ noun

Definition

The state or result of being fixed; the act or process of fixing something in place.

Etymology

From fix plus the suffix '-ture' (state or result). An archaic or rare variant used in older technical English.

Kelly Says

This word is almost extinct from modern English, but it shows how older technical language was far more creative—'fixature' perfectly captures the complete state of something being permanently fixed, which is why people tried to use it before 'fixation' took over.

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