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- [furm]
- /fɜrm/
- /ˈfɜːm.nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [furm]
- /fɜrm/
Definitions of firmness word
- adjective firmness not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture. 1
- adjective firmness securely fixed in place. 1
- adjective firmness not shaking or trembling; steady: a firm voice. 1
- adjective firmness not likely to change; fixed; settled; unalterable: a firm belief. 1
- adjective firmness steadfast or unwavering, as persons or principles: firm friends. 1
- adjective firmness indicating firmness or determination: a firm expression. 1
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Origin of firmness
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; < Latin firmus; replacing Middle English ferm < Middle French < Latin
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Parts of speech for Firmness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
firmness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
firmness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for firmness
noun firmness
- inflexibility — not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod.
- toughness — strong and durable; not easily broken or cut.
- hardness — the state or quality of being hard: the hardness of ice.
- durability — able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring.
- solidity — the state, property, or quality of being solid.
Antonyms for firmness
noun firmness
- flexibility — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- infirmity — a physical weakness or ailment: the infirmities of age.
- instability — the quality or state of being unstable; lack of stability or firmness.
- indefiniteness — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
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