fixed point
fɪkst pɔɪnt
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Definition of fixed point - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
geometryTECH.point unmoved by a transformationTECH.
  • The center of rotation is a fixed point.
stationary point
2.
mathematicsTECH.value unchanged by a functionTECH.
  • The equation has a fixed point at x=2.
3.
technologyTECH.number representation with fixed decimal placesTECH.
  • The system uses fixed point for precise calculations.
fixed-point notation fixed-point number
4.
scienceTECH.temperature used to calibrate thermometersTECH.
  • Water's boiling point is a fixed point for calibration.
benchmark reference point standard
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Expressions with fixed

fixed idean.
thought that someone cannot stop thinking about or let go
He was troubled by a fixed idea all week.
the whole thing was fixedexp.
the problem or issue was resolved successfully
After the repair, the whole thing was fixed.
fixed in one's waysadj.
resistant to new ideas or methods
She is fixed in her ways and won't try the new software.
fixed in your waysadj.
resistant to new ideas or methods
Dad is fixed in your ways and refuses to try online banking.
no fixed aboden.
status of having no permanent home address
He was listed as having no fixed abode in the records.
fixed menun.
list of dishes with no choices at a set price
The wedding had a fixed menu for all guests.

Expressions with point

point outv.
identify something with a gesture
She will point out the stars in the sky.
no pointn.
lack of reason or purpose in doing something
There's no point in arguing with him.
breaking pointn.
point where a situation becomes critical
The negotiations hit a breaking point last night.
bursting pointn.
point where capacity is exceeded and overflow occurs
The dam reached its bursting point after the heavy rains.
make a pointv.
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
make one's pointv.
express an idea clearly and effectively
She made her point during the debate.
miss a pointv.
fail to understand the main idea or argument
I think you missed a point about costs in his proposal.
no point inn.
lack of purpose or benefit in doing something
There's no point in arguing with him.
point of lightn.
small visible source of light in darkness
The star appeared as a point of light in the night sky.
point one's finger atv.
direct a finger towards someone or something
She pointed her finger at the map.

Terms related to fixed point

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axiscentroidcoordinatefocusintersectionnodeoriginvertexconstantequilibriumfixedfunction

Terms with fixed point included in their meaning

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swingv.
motion
move back and forth from a fixed point
drift awayv.
movement
move slowly away from a fixed point or position
North Starn.
navigation
star used as a fixed point for navigation in the northern hemisphere
pivotv.
motion
rotate around a fixed central point during movement
anchorv.
maritime
connect a ship to a fixed point
hingev.
rotation
move like rotating around a fixed point
moorv.
ship anchoring
secure a ship or boat by attaching it to a fixed point
orbital rotationn.
astronomy
motion of an object in an orbit around a fixed point

Examples of fixed point in a sentence

  • The fixed point in the diagram was crucial for calculations.
  • Finding a fixed point can simplify the problem.
  • The function's fixed point was crucial for the proof.
  • Engineers prefer fixed point for embedded systems.
  • Fixed point simplifies the hardware design.
  • The freezing point of water is another fixed point.

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  1. French:point fixe, notation à virgule fixe, ...
  2. German:Fixpunkt, fester Punkt, ...
  3. Italian:punto fisso, rappresentazione a virgola fissa, ...
  4. Spanish:punto fijo, valor constante, ...
  5. Portuguese:ponto fixo, constante, ...
  6. Chinese:不动点, 定点数, ...
  7. Japanese:不動点, 定点, ...
  8. Arabic:نُقْطَة ثَابِتَة, نِظام الأعداد الثابتة, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְקוּדָה קְבוּעָה, עֵרֶךְ קָבוּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:неподвижная точка, опорная точка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фіксована точка, фіксована кома, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थिर बिंदु, नियतांक, ...
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