Fixity
(noun)
The state or quality of being fixed or unchanging; permanence.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from fix + -ity.
Examples:
- The fixity of the mountain range was disrupted by earthquakes.
- The fixity of the stars in the sky fascinated ancient astronomers.
- The fixity of the tradition provided a sense of stability in the community.
- The fixity of the species' genetic code is critical for its survival.
- The fixity of the laws of physics is essential for our understanding of the universe.