Phrase guide

fixed cost

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A cost of business which does not vary with output or sales; an overhead.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: in-plural

Topics: accounting, business, finance

Examples

  • Rent is a fixed cost.
  • Our fixed costs are too high.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a periodic charge that does not vary with business volume (as insurance or rent or mortgage payments etc.)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fixed charge, fixed costs

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: charge

Narrower terms: cover charge, cover, interest, fee, due

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 固定成本 (gùdìng chéngběn) — cost that does not vary
  • Czech: fixní náklad — cost that does not vary
  • Finnish: kiinteä kustannus — cost that does not vary
  • French: coût fixe — cost that does not vary
  • Polish: koszt stały — cost that does not vary