fixed-point
|fixed-point|
/fɪkst pɔɪnt/
non-variable position
Etymology
'fixed-point' originates from the combination of 'fixed,' meaning 'securely placed or fastened,' and 'point,' referring to a specific position or location.
'Fixed-point' evolved from the concept of 'fixed' and 'point' in mathematical and computational contexts, emphasizing a non-variable position.
Initially, it referred to a specific location or position, but over time it evolved to describe a numerical representation system in computing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a number representation system where the decimal point is fixed in a specific position.
In fixed-point arithmetic, the decimal point is always in the same place.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45