Kilo Lingo

/ˈfixo/

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Translation

fixed

Word origin

From Latin fixus ('fastened, fixed'), the past participle of figere ('to fasten, to fix'). English 'fix' and 'fixed' come from the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
fixus
English cognates
fix, fixed

Grammar

Femininefija
Masc pluralfijos
Fem pluralfijas

Examples

.

I have a permanent job in an office.

.

The shelf is fixed to the wall.

.

We leave at a fixed time every day.

.

He kept his gaze steady on the screen.

¿ ?

Do you have a fixed price for the car?

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