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Learn about the various definitions and uses of fixtures and attachments, from fastening objects in place to familiar and consistently present elements. Discover the power of affixes to expand your vocabulary and how fixation can impact focus. Explore different fixatives and the importance of prefixes and suffixes in language. Dive into the world of things that are fixed, attached, and firmly implanted.
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figo, fixum fix, fasten, attach Definitions from www.dictionary.com
- a thing fastened in place; something that is familiar or consistently presentex. Michael Jackson was a fixture in pop music for many years. fixture Noun
fixture- a thing fastened in place; something that is familiar or consistently presentex. Michael Jackson was a fixture in pop music for many years.
-the act of fastening or attaching; a thing fastened to something Ex: Jeff was looking for a water proof adhesive to affix the patch on his raft. affix verb, noun
affix -the act of fastening or attaching; a thing fastened to something Ex: Jeff was looking for a water proof adhesive to affix the patch on his raft.
-letter or syllable added to the beginning of a word • prae= before • ex: Learning about various prefixes and what they mean, allows you to identify unfamiliar words. prefix noun
prefix -letter or syllable added to the beginning of a word prae= before ex: Learning about various prefixes and what they mean, allows you to identify unfamiliar words.
-fixate Ex: The young boy completely fixated on getting the latest video game system for his birthday. Mystery word-to focus one’s gaze or attention intently or obsessively verb
fixate- to focus one’s gaze or attention intently or obsessively Ex: The young boy completely fixated on getting the latest video game system for his birthday.
fixative ex; Various fixative were useful when constructing pumpkin launchers. Mystery word-something that fixes, sets, or attaches something (ex. mortar, glue) noun
fixative-something that fixes, sets, or attaches something (ex. mortar, glue) ex; Various fixatives were useful when constructing pumpkin launchers.
-Letter or syllable added to the end of a word sub= under Ex- The suffix of the word “suffix” comes from the root figo or fixum. suffix noun
suffix- letter or syllable added to the end of a word sub= under Ex- The suffix of the word “suffix” comes from the root figo or fixum.
- fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid ex.- The politician seemed fixed in her position concerning the proposed amendment. fixed adj
fixed - fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid ex.- The politician seemed fixed in her position concerning the proposed amendment.