Firmness: meaning, definitions and examples

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firmness

 

[ หˆfษœหrmnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in decision-making

The quality of being firm, strong, or solid in decision-making.

Synonyms

resolution, steadfastness, strength

Examples of usage

  • She showed firmness in her decision to resign from her job.
  • His firmness in negotiations helped to secure a better deal for the company.
Context #2 | Noun

in texture

The state or quality of being firm, solid, or resistant in texture.

Synonyms

hardness, rigidity, solidity

Examples of usage

  • The firmness of the mattress provided excellent back support.
  • The firmness of the tofu made it ideal for stir-fry dishes.

Translations

Translations of the word "firmness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น firmeza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅƒเคขเคผเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Festigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekokohan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฒะตั€ะดั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sztywnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ …ใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fermetรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ firmeza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saฤŸlamlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุจุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pevnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pevnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅšๅ›บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trdnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ festu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั€ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒชแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sabitlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ firmeza

Word origin

The word 'firmness' originated from the Middle English word 'fermnesse', which came from the Old French 'fermete', ultimately derived from the Latin 'firmitas'. The concept of firmness has long been valued in various aspects of life, from decision-making to texture, symbolizing strength, stability, and resilience.

See also: confirm, firm, firmament, firming, firmly, firms, infirm, unfirmly.