terrain-fixed
|ter-rain-fixed|
/təˈreɪn fɪkst/
permanently attached to land
Etymology
'terrain-fixed' originates from the combination of 'terrain,' which comes from Latin 'terra' meaning 'earth or land,' and 'fixed,' from Latin 'fixus,' meaning 'fastened or attached.'
'Terrain' evolved from the Latin 'terra' through Old French 'terrein,' while 'fixed' evolved from Latin 'fixus' through Old French 'fixer.'
Initially, 'terrain' referred to 'land or earth,' and 'fixed' meant 'attached or fastened.' Together, they describe something permanently attached to land.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to something that is permanently attached or fixed to a specific area of land or terrain.
The terrain-fixed radar system ensures constant surveillance of the area.
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Last updated: 2025/03/12 17:01