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21Fixed-point lemma for normal functions — The fixed point lemma for normal functions is a basic result in axiomatic set theory stating that any normal function has arbitrarily large fixed points (Levy 1979: p. 117). It was first proved by Oswald Veblen in 1908. Background and formal… …
22fixed income — Bonds are regarded as fixed income investments. They obligate the borrower to pay the bond owner a fixed rate of interest during the term of the loan and to return the principal or face value when the loan matures, and a preferred shareholder… …
23Fixed stars — The fixed stars (from the Latin stellae fixae ) are celestial objects that do not seem to move in relation to the other stars of the night sky. Hence, a fixed star is any star except for the Sun. A nebula or other starlike object may also be… …
24Form 5405: First-Time Homebuyer Credit And Repayment Of The Credit — A tax form distributed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and used by first time homeowners or long time residents of a home to claim a tax credit. First time homebuyers applying for the credit cannot have owned another home within three years …
25fixed-wing aircraft — aeroplane aer *o*plane aeroplane a [ e]r*o*plane , n. [a[ e]ro + plane.] (A[ e]ronautics) 1. A light rigid plane used in a[ e]rial navigation to oppose sudden upward or downward movement in the air, as in gliding machines; specif., such a plane… …
26fixed — adjective Date: 14th century 1. a. securely placed or fastened ; stationary b. (1) nonvolatile (2) formed into a chemical compound c. (1) not subject to change or fluctuation < a fixed income > …
27Fixed dose combination — A fixed dose combination (FDC) is a formulation of two or more active ingredients combined in a single dosage form available in certain fixed doses. Fixed dose combination drug products may improve medication compliance by reducing the pill… …
28fixed stars — Star Star (st[aum]r), n. [OE. sterre, AS. steorra; akin to OFries. stera, OS. sterro, D. ster, OHG. sterno, sterro, G. stern, Icel. stjarna, Sw. stjerna, Dan. stierne, Goth. sta[ i]rn[=o], Armor. & Corn. steren, L. stella, Gr. asth r, a stron,… …
29Fixed-Income Security — An investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments and the eventual return of principal at maturity. Unlike a variable income security, where payments change based on some underlying measure such as short term interest… …
30Fixed alkalies — Alkali Al ka*li (?; 277), n.; pl. {Alkalis} or {Alkalies}. [F. alcali, ultimately fr. Ar. alqal[=i] ashes of the plant saltwort, fr. qalay to roast in a pan, fry.] 1. Soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash, etc. [1913 Webster] 2. (Chem.) One of a …
