fixture

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪks.t͡ʃɚ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
  2. noun a regular patron
  3. noun the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment

Etymology

Alteration of older fixure, on the model of mixture.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
artifact
Narrower (hyponyms)
bathroom fixture, lighting fixture, plumbing fixture, soap dish

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