perfectly-fixed
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/ˈpɜr.fɪkt.li fɪkst/
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/ˈpɜː.fɪkt.li fɪkst/
completely immovable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'perfectly-fixed' is a compound word formed from 'perfectly' and 'fixed'. 'Perfectly' originates from Latin 'perfectus', meaning 'completed', and 'fixed' comes from Latin 'fixus', meaning 'fastened'.
Historical Evolution
'Perfectly' evolved from Middle English 'parfitly', and 'fixed' from Middle English 'fixen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'perfectly' meant 'completely' and 'fixed' meant 'fastened', and these meanings have largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
completely and immovably set or established.
The schedule is perfectly-fixed, so no changes can be made.
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Last updated: 2025/06/25 10:20