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/
Korean meaning: 확고함, 단단함
Korean pronunciation: 펌-니스 (강세: 펌)
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!
🎤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.
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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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