firmness

FURM-nuhs

Firmness (noun) means the quality of being solid or resistant to pressure. Example: “Test the firmness of the mattress before buying it.”

noun

The quality of being solid or resistant to pressure.

"Test the firmness of the mattress before buying it."

Steadiness of character or resolve.

"She handled the crisis with remarkable firmness."

How to use firmness

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Synonyms

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resolution resolve soundness steadiness resoluteness firmness of purpose

Related words

decision answer solution decide balance resolution settlement commitment

Frequently asked questions

What does “firmness” mean?

The word “firmness” means the quality of being solid or resistant to pressure. In plain terms, how solid something feels, or how steady and resolute someone is.

How do you pronounce “firmness”?

“Firmness” is pronounced FURM-nuhs (/ˈfɝmnəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “firmness” in a sentence?

Here is “firmness” used in a sentence: “Test the firmness of the mattress before buying it.”

What part of speech is “firmness”?

“Firmness” is a noun.

How many meanings does “firmness” have?

“Firmness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of being solid or resistant to pressure.

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