Word
fixedness
固定；不变；稳固
the quality of being fixed and unchangeable
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The state or condition of being fixed.
固定状态或条件
固定状态或条件；固定；不变；稳固
In use
The fixedness of the schedule meant we couldn't change the meeting time.
The fixedness of her daily routine gives her a sense of calm.
Some people find comfort in the fixedness of tradition, while others prefer change.
the fixedness of [noun]
固定性通常与of连用，表示某事物的固定特性。
The fixedness of the rules made them difficult to change.
规则的固定性使得它们难以改变。
fixedness in [noun]
表示在某个方面的固定性。
There is a certain fixedness in his habits.
他的习惯中有一种固定性。
Common mistakes
He has a fixedness on details.He has a fixation on details.
错误地将'fixedness'（固定不变）与'fixation'（迷恋、专注）混淆。'fixedness'表示物理或性质上的固定，而'fixation'指心理上的执著或强烈兴趣。
The fixedness surface is smooth.The fixed surface is smooth.
误用'fixedness'（名词）作定语修饰名词。应使用形容词'fixed'，或在名词前加of结构：'the fixedness of the surface'。
Connections
Collocations
- functional fixedness
- 功能固着
- Functional fixedness can stop people from seeing new uses for ordinary objects.功能固着会妨碍人们发现普通物体的新用途。
- fixedness of purpose
- 意志坚定；目标固定
- Her fixedness of purpose helped her finish the project despite many setbacks.她坚定的目标帮助她克服多次挫折完成了项目。
- fixedness of habit
- 习惯的固着性；对习惯的执着
- The fixedness of habit makes it hard to adopt a healthier routine.习惯的固着性使人难以采纳更健康的生活规律。
- cognitive fixedness
- 认知固着；思维僵化
- Cognitive fixedness can limit creative thinking in the workplace.认知固着会限制工作中的创造性思维。
Synonyms
- fixity
- 固定性；稳固性 · 与 fixedness 几乎同义，多用于正式或抽象语境；如 fixity of purpose 表示“目标的坚定”。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
fix（固定）加后缀-ness，像被钉子钉住，记住“固定不变”的状态。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：formal writing、academic prose 该词通常用于正式或学术语境，表示“固定状态或条件”。日常口语中比较少见，多写成 fixed state 或 being fixed。
Pronunciation & Spelling
这些 -ness 词适合比较拼写，但都不是 fixedness 的完全押韵词。fixedness 的重读音节 /ˈfɪks.../ 保留了 fix 的 /ks/；wickedness /ˈwɪk.../、nakedness /ˈneɪk.../ 和 blessedness /ˈblɛs.../ 虽含 -edness，却没有 /ks/。goodness、sadness、madness 则是不同辅音后的 -ness。请注意各词 IPA 的差异。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.