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   firm·ness

   /ˈfərmnəs/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure: "he tested the firmness of the mattress"
   • ▪ the application of steady but not excessive power or strength: "the firmness of his hand on my chest"
   • ▪ resolute determination and strength of character: "his firmness of purpose gained him a devoted following"
   • ▪ the state of being fixed, definite, or constant: "so certain were we of the firmness of our plan"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFIRMNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FIRMNESS definition: 1. the quality of not being soft, but not completely hard: 2. the quality of being strong and…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › firmnessFirmness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : having a solid or compact structure that resists stress or pressure. firm apples. 2. a (1) : not subject to change or revision. a firm offer. a firm date. (2) : not subject to price weakness : steady. firm commodities. b. : not easily moved or disturbed : steadfast. a firm believer in democracy. c. : well-founded.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › firmnessFIRMNESS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for FIRMNESS: decisiveness, determination, decision, resolve, resoluteness, persistence, persistency, purposefulness; Antonyms of FIRMNESS: hesitation, indecision, vacillation, irresolution, indecisiveness, uncertainty, doubt, reluctance.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFIRMNESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FIRMNESS meaning: 1. the quality of not being soft, but not completely hard: 2. the quality of being strong and…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › firmnessFirmness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. the trait of being resolute. synonyms: firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolution, resolve. see more. the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose. the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior. freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › firmnessFirmness - definition of firmness by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Resistant to externally applied pressure. 2. Marked by or indicating the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue: firm muscles. 3. Securely fixed in place: Despite being hit by the car, the post was still firm. 4. Indicating or possessed of determination or resolution: a firm voice. 5. Constant; steadfast: a firm ally. 6. a.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfirmness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   the firmness of the foundations; the quality of being strong and steady. the firmness of her grip; the quality of being strong and in control. His handling of the situation lacked firmness.