FIK-si-tee
FIXITY The state or quality of being fixed, stable, or unchanging; permanence.
Yes. FIXITY is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 19 points in Scrabble, 18 in Words With Friends and 19 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | F | I | X | I | T | Y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19 |
Fixity refers to the state of being fixed, stable, or unchanging. It implies permanence, immobility, or resistance to change. In various contexts, it can describe physical immobility, unwavering determination, or the stable nature of certain conditions or beliefs.
In psychology and philosophy, fixity often relates to rigid thinking patterns or fixed mindsets that resist new information or perspectives. Conversely, in engineering or construction, fixity is desirable, referring to secure attachments or stable structures.
For word game players, FIXITY presents a valuable 6-letter word with X in a less common position. The -ITY suffix is familiar from many English words, making this easier to remember than some obscure X words.
The word 'fixity' comes from the Latin 'fixus' (past participle of 'figere' meaning 'to fasten') plus the suffix '-ity' indicating a state or condition. It entered English in the 17th century during a period when many Latin-based abstract nouns were being adopted into scientific and philosophical vocabulary.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of FIXITY.
Hooks: no front hooks; no back hooks.
Words inside FIXITY: 8 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: FIXITFIXTFIXXIFITIFITTI. See all words from FIXITY.