fixing
|fix/ing|
B1
/ˈfɪksɪŋ/
(fix)
repair or stabilize
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fix' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fixus,' where 'fix-' meant 'to fasten or attach.'
Historical Evolution
'fixus' transformed into the Old French word 'fixer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fix' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fasten or attach,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to repair or mend.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of repairing or mending something.
The fixing of the broken chair took an hour.
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Noun 2
ingredients or accompaniments for a dish.
The turkey came with all the fixings.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'fix'.
She is fixing the car.
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