noun
firmness
FURM-nuhs
noun
1
The quality of being solid or resistant to pressure.
"Test the firmness of the mattress before buying it."
2
Steadiness of character or resolve.
"She handled the crisis with remarkable firmness."
How to Use Firmness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow solid something feels, or how steady and resolute someone is.
Common pairings
degree of firmness
firmness of purpose
Word Forms
firmnesses plural
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Etymology
From firm plus the suffix -ness.