fixed point

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Synonyms: fixed-point, fixed joint, fire point, five point, mixed joint, fixed points, fixed splint

Antonyms: fixed-point, fixed joint, fire point, five point, mixed joint, fixed points, fixed splint

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing}} A [[fractional number|fractional-number]] representation with a fixed number of digits after the decimal point. Compare [[floating point]] and [[integer]].
2. {{lb|en|mathematics}} A value which is unchanged by a [[function]] or other mapping. Formally: a value <math>x</math> for which <math>f(x) = x</math>.

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|computing}} Pertaining to [[fixed point#Noun|fixed point]] representations or operations.

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