- firmness
- noun see firm I
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Firmness — Firm ness, n. The state or quality of being firm. Syn: {Firmness}, {Constancy}. Usage: Firmness belongs to the will, and constancy to the affections and principles; the former prevents us from yielding, and the latter from fluctuating. Without… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
firmness — [n1] stiffness compactness, density, durability, fixedness, hardness, impenetrability, impermeability, imperviousness, impliability, inelasticity, inflexibility, resistance, rigidity, solidity, temper, tensile strength, toughness; concepts… … New thesaurus
firmness — I noun adherence, assurance, backbone, callosity, certainty, compactness, confidence, constancy, courage, determination, durability, endurance, fixedness, force, fortitude, hardness, high morale, immutability, inexorability, inflexibility,… … Law dictionary
firmness — I (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Firmness of position] Syn. solidity, steadiness, durability, substantiality; see stability 1 . 2. [Firmness of material] Syn. stiffness, impliability, hardness, toughness, solidity, density, impenetrability, durability,… … English dictionary for students
firmness — Ⅰ. firm UK US /fɜːm/ noun [C] ► WORKPLACE a company or business: »The firm s share price has been rising steadily. »The firm remains heavily dependent on North America, its biggest market. big/medium sized/small firm »Small and medium sized firms … Financial and business terms
firmness — / fɜ:mnəs/ noun the fact of being steady at a certain price, or likely to rise ● the firmness of the pound on foreign exchanges ▪▪▪ ‘Toronto failed to mirror New York’s firmness as a drop in gold shares on a falling bullion price left the market… … Dictionary of banking and finance
firmness — noun 1. the muscle tone of healthy tissue (Freq. 1) his muscular firmness • Syn: ↑soundness • Ant: ↑unsoundness (for: ↑soundness) … Useful english dictionary
firmness — Ⅰ. firm [1] ► ADJECTIVE 1) having an unyielding surface or structure. 2) solidly in place and stable. 3) having steady power or strength: a firm grip. 4) showing resolute determination. 5) fixed or definite: firm plans … English terms dictionary
Firmness (Phrenology) — Firmness is a faculty from the discipline of Phrenology.DefinitionFirmness is the faculty which stands for determination, and persistence, for the connection between principles and acts, for perseverance, determination, resolution, and stamina. A … Wikipedia
firmness of belief — index certainty Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
firmness of purpose — index diligence (perseverance) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
