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Fixedness

The state or quality of being fixed; stability; steadfastness.

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Immovability 76% connected

The quality or state of being immovable; fixedness; steadfastness; as, immovability of a heavy body; immovability of purpose.

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Immovableness 76% connected

Quality of being immovable.

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Stillness 76% connected

The quality or state of being still; quietness; silence; calmness; inactivity.

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Lodgement 76% connected

See Lodgment.

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Lodging 76% connected

of Lodge

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Lodgment 76% connected

The act of lodging, or the state of being lodged.

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Fixed 74% connected

of Fix

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Fixed 74% connected

of Fix

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Stationary 74% connected

Not moving; not appearing to move; stable; fixed.

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Stationary 74% connected

Not moving; not appearing to move; stable; fixed.

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Fastness 92% connected

The state of being fast and firm; firmness; fixedness; security; faithfulness.

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Fixity 92% connected

Fixedness; as, fixity of tenure; also, that which is fixed.

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Fixture 92% connected

That which is fixed or attached to something as a permanent appendage; as, the fixtures of a pump; the fixtures of a farm or of a dwelling, that is,…

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Immobility 92% connected

The condition or quality of being immobile; fixedness in place or state.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Secureness 92% connected

The condition or quality of being secure; exemption from fear; want of vigilance; security.

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Stationariness 92% connected

The quality or state of being stationary; fixity.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Looseness 94% connected

The state, condition, or quality, of being loose; as, the looseness of a cord; looseness of style; looseness of morals or of principles.

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Looseness 94% connected

The state, condition, or quality, of being loose; as, the looseness of a cord; looseness of style; looseness of morals or of principles.

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