firmness — The quality of being strong, steady, or determined; unwavering resolve or physical solidity.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The quality of being strong, steady, or determined; unwavering resolve or physical solidity.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
Example Sentences
- The teacher's firmness in setting homework rules made students respect her more.
- My grandmother tested the firmness of every tomato before buying them, like a fruit detective.
- The firmness of his decision to quit junk food lasted exactly three hours.
firmness
NOUN[/ˈfɜːrmnəs/]
The quality of being strong, steady, or determined; unwavering resolve or physical solidity.
The quality of being strong, steady, or determined; unwavering resolve or physical solidity.
Through darkness and starkness, firmness brings light!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'firmus' meaning 'strong, solid, or steadfast.' Ancient Romans used this word to describe both physical strength of structures and mental resolve of character.
Breakdown
firm (from Latin 'firmus' meaning strong/solid) + -ness (noun suffix meaning 'state or quality of')
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📝Examples
“The teacher's firmness in setting homework rules made students respect her more.”
“My grandmother tested the firmness of every tomato before buying them, like a fruit detective.”
“The firmness of his decision to quit junk food lasted exactly three hours.”
“The mattress lost its firmness after years of use.”
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