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unfixity

unfixity

9.9
A state where something does not stay the same, like color that changes after washing
  • noun
  • /ʌnˈfɪksɪti/
translation icon : inestabilidad
  • Scientists studied the unfixity of certain dyes to improve their resistance to washing.

Examples

  • The unfixity of the situation made everyone anxious.

  • Many artists embrace unfixity in their work.

  • The unfixity of the photographic image meant it faded quickly when exposed to light.

  • Because of its unfixity, the color on the fabric changed after every cleaning.

  • The unfixity of the photographic image meant it faded quickly when exposed to light.

  • Scientists studied the unfixity of certain dyes to improve their resistance to washing.

  • Because of its unfixity, the color on the fabric changed after every cleaning.

Synonyms

instability
vsunfixity
114 5.1

A situation that changes easily and can fail, for example in politics

is about not staying settled or secure across general and technical contexts
inconsistency
vsunfixity
30 4.8

A situation where things do not match or agree

is about lack of settled or stable condition rather than mere mismatch
unstableness
vsunfixity
7.0

A state in which things are not firm or steady

is about not remaining settled across general and technical contexts
unsettledness
vsunfixity
6.7

A time of changeable weather with sudden rain and wind

is the broader idea of not remaining settled in many contexts
nonequilibrium
vsunfixity
  • Specialized
8.2

A system that is not balanced or steady, often in science

is about not remaining settled or secure across general and technical contexts
unregularity
vsunfixity
9.6

A lack of a steady or usual pattern

is about lacking settled condition rather than irregular timing or pattern

Antonyms

363 3.1

Being steady and not likely to change

3 2.4

Being solid and not easily moved when pressed

How Stable

fixity
  • Formal
1 8.6
stability
363 3.1
unfixity
9.9
instability
114 5.1
volatility
  • Specialized
49 7.1

Surface Forms

unfixity singular
unfixities plural

Morphology

unfixity = fixity (transparent) = un + fix + ity

A regular formation: 'un-' + 'fixity' yields the opposite of stability, matching the literal sense of not being fixed or settled.

Etymology

Unfixity comes from the parts un- ('not') and fix ('fasten' or 'make stable'), the same fix you see in fixed. So unfixity describes the state of not being held in place or not stable, like a colour on cloth that is not fixed and can change or fade.