Firmest: meaning, definitions and examples
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firmest
[ หfษหrmษst ]
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:
๐ต๐น mais firme
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคฎเคเคฌเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช festesten
๐ฎ๐ฉ terkuat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะผััะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najmocniejszy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใๅ ใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus ferme
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs firme
๐น๐ท en saฤlam
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ๋จ๋จํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ุตูุงุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nejpevnฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najpevnejลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅๅบ็
๐ธ๐ฎ najtrdnejลกi
๐ฎ๐ธ fastast
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ะผัาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแแแ แฃแแฆแ แแกแแ แแขแแแชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn mรถhkษm
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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