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10 Language-to-English DictionariesQuick-fix
/ˈkwɪk.fɪks/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A fast, temporary, or easy solution to a problem that may not address the underlying causes and could fail in the long run.
"There is no quick-fix for the systemic issues facing our healthcare system."
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Denoting an expedient and temporary solution designed to provide immediate relief rather than a lasting resolution.
"Politicians often offer quick-fix solutions to win votes without solving the actual crisis."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term originated in American English during the early 20th century, combining the adjective 'quick' (meaning fast or prompt) with the noun 'fix' (meaning an adjustment or solution). Initially used in technical and mechanical contexts to describe temporary repairs, it gradually evolved to denote any superficial, expedient, or short-term solution to a complex problem.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Quick-fix" is said worldwide
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solution de fortune
Transliteration: solysjɔ̃ də fɔʁtyn
"Ce n'est qu'une solution de fortune pour un problème complexe."
Scheinlösung
Transliteration: ˈʃaɪ̯nˌløːzʊŋ
"Wir brauchen eine langfristige Strategie und keine Scheinlösung."
soluzione tampone
Transliteration: soluˈtsjone tamˈpone
"Questa misura è solo una soluzione tampone temporanea."
solución rápida
Transliteration: soluˈsjon ˈrapida
"No existe una solución rápida para este problema económico."
solução paliativa
Transliteration: suˈlu.sɐ̃w pa.liˈa.tʃi.vɐ
"Isso é apenas uma solução paliativa para o problema."
तत्कालिक समाधान
Transliteration: tatkalik samadhan
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"इस जटिल समस्या का कोई तात्कालिक समाधान नहीं है।"
权宜之计
Transliteration: quányí zhī jì
Script: 中文汉字
"这只是一个权宜之计，无法根本解决问题。"
임시방편
Transliteration: imsibangpyeon
Script: 한국어 한글
"그것은 근본적인 해결책이 아니라 임시방편에 불과하다."
応急処置
Transliteration: ōkyū shochi
Script: 日本語
"これは根本的な解決ではなく、ただの応急処置だ。"
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