How Do You Spell TRANSFIXED?

Pronunciation: [tɹansfˈɪkst] (IPA)

Transfixed (/trænsˈfɪkst/) is a word that expresses intense focus or fixation on something, often to the point of being unable to move or look away. The word is spelled with the prefix "trans-" meaning "across" or "beyond," and the root word "fixed." The "x" in "fixed" is represented by "x" in "transfixed," which is pronounced as "ks." The stress in the word is on the second syllable, which is indicated by the accent mark above the letter "a" in the IPA transcription.

TRANSFIXED Meaning and Definition

1. Transfixed is an adjective that describes a state of being completely and intensely absorbed or fixated on a particular object, person, or situation. This term often conveys the idea of being motionless, captivated, or entranced, unable to divert one's attention elsewhere.

   When someone is transfixed, they are so deeply engrossed in what they are observing or experiencing that they become oblivious to everything else around them. It is as if their senses are momentarily suspended, and they are solely focused on the captivating sight or thought that has seized their attention. Transfixed individuals may appear as though they are in a trance-like state, their gaze fixed and unwavering, possibly with their mouth slightly agape.

   This term can be used in a variety of contexts, such as describing a person who is transfixed by a mesmerizing performance, a captivating movie, or an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon. It can also refer to a momentary state of shock, surprise, or disbelief, where someone becomes temporarily frozen or immobilized, as if time has momentarily stood still.

   In summary, being transfixed signifies a state of complete absorption, captivation, or fixation on something, often leading to a momentary suspension of awareness or physical movement.

Common Misspellings for TRANSFIXED

• trasfixed
• transfired
• transfewed
• tranfixed
• transifxed
• transefixed
• trasnfixed
• transfiexd
• tranficed
• tranisfixed
• Transfird
• tranfixe
• transfiger
• transfxd

Etymology of TRANSFIXED

The word "transfixed" comes from the Latin word "transfixus", which is the past participle of the verb "transfigere". "Transfigere" is a compound of the prefix "trans-" meaning "across" or "through", and the verb "figere" meaning "to fix" or "to fasten". So, "transfixed" originally meant "pierced through" or "impaled". Over time, the meaning of the word has broadened to refer to a state of being completely still or immobilized due to shock, awe, or intense focus.

Similar spelling words for TRANSFIXED

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• transferable.

Conjugate verb Transfixed

CONDITIONAL

I would transfix

we would transfix

you would transfix

he/she/it would transfix

they would transfix

FUTURE

I will transfix

we will transfix

you will transfix

he/she/it will transfix

they will transfix

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have transfixed

we will have transfixed

you will have transfixed

he/she/it will have transfixed

they will have transfixed

PAST

I transfixed

we transfixed

you transfixed

he/she/it transfixed

they transfixed

PAST PERFECT

I had transfixed

we had transfixed

you had transfixed

he/she/it had transfixed

they had transfixed

PRESENT

I transfix

we transfix

you transfix

he/she/it transfixes

they transfix

PRESENT PERFECT

I have transfixed

we have transfixed

you have transfixed

he/she/it has transfixed

they have transfixed

I am transfixing

we are transfixing

you are transfixing

he/she/it is transfixing

they are transfixing

I was transfixing

we were transfixing

you were transfixing

he/she/it was transfixing

they were transfixing

I will be transfixing

we will be transfixing

you will be transfixing

he/she/it will be transfixing

they will be transfixing

I have been transfixing

we have been transfixing

you have been transfixing

he/she/it has been transfixing

they have been transfixing

I had been transfixing

we had been transfixing

you had been transfixing

he/she/it had been transfixing

they had been transfixing

I will have been transfixing

we will have been transfixing

you will have been transfixing

he/she/it will have been transfixing

they will have been transfixing

I would have transfixed

we would have transfixed

you would have transfixed

he/she/it would have transfixed

they would have transfixed

I would be transfixing

we would be transfixing

you would be transfixing

he/she/it would be transfixing

they would be transfixing

I would have been transfixing

we would have been transfixing

you would have been transfixing

he/she/it would have been transfixing

they would have been transfixing