fixing
UK: ˈfɪksɪŋ | US: ˈfɪksɪŋ
n. the act of repairing or adjusting something
n. the process of making something stable or permanent
v. (gerund/present participle of "fix") repairing, fastening, or setting in place
The word "fixing" derives from the Latin fixus (past participle of figere, meaning "to fasten or attach"). The root "fix" entered English via Old French fixer, retaining its core meaning of making something stable or permanent. The suffix "-ing" is a productive English morpheme used to form nouns (e.g., "building") or present participles (e.g., "running"). Together, "fixing" logically extends the original Latin idea of attachment to broader contexts like repair or adjustment.
The mechanic is fixing the car’s engine.
She specializes in fixing broken appliances.
The fixing of the painting to the wall required strong adhesive.
His quick fixing of the problem impressed everyone.
The team is focused on fixing the software bugs before launch.