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Firmest: meaning, definitions and examples

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firmest

 

[ หˆfษœหrmษ™st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

degree of strength

The term 'firmest' refers to the superlative form of 'firm,' meaning the most solid or stable. It is often used to describe something that is strong, steadfast, or resilient. For example, when discussing an opinion or belief, 'firmest' conveys a sense of unwavering certainty. In physical contexts, it may refer to an object that has the highest degree of hardness or stability compared to its counterparts.

Synonyms

most rigid, stablest, strongest

Examples of usage

  • She had the firmest grip of all the competitors.
  • This mattress provides the firmest support for your back.
  • He held the firmest stance during the debate.

Translations

Translations of the word "firmest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais firme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคฎเคœเคฌเฅ‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช festesten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terkuat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะผั–ั†ะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najmocniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ๅ …ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus ferme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs firme

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en saฤŸlam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๋‹จ๋‹จํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุตู„ุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejpevnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najpevnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ๅšๅ›บ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najtrdnejลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fastast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะผั‹า›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒšแƒแƒ“ แƒฃแƒแƒฆแƒ แƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ“ แƒ›แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒชแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n mรถhkษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs firme

Etymology

The word 'firm' originates from the Latin 'firmus,' meaning 'strong, steadfast.' This Latin term transitioned into Old French as 'ferme,' maintaining its meaning of high stability and strength. The English language adopted the word 'firm' in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century, to describe both physical solidity and reliable character traits. Over time, the superlative form 'firmest' emerged to denote the highest degree of firmness. This evolution reflects the multifaceted use of the term in both tangible and abstract contexts, embodying the concept of reliability in various forms.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,344, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.