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Firmness

Firmness Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Firmness? [n] the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place [n] the trait of being resolute; firmness of purpose; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work" [n] the property of being unyielding to the touch [n] the firmness and tone of healthy tissue; "his muscle firmness" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Firmness: resoluteness \| resolution \| resolve \| soundness \| steadiness Related Terms \| Find terms related to Firmness: See Also \| adamance \| bullheadedness \| decision \| decisiveness \| determination \| granite \| hardness \| immovability \| immovableness \| obduracy \| obstinacy \| obstinance \| pigheadedness \| purpose \| self-command \| self-control \| self-will \| single-mindedness \| stability \| stableness \| steadfastness \| strength \| stubbornness \| sureness \| trait \| unyieldingness \| willpower Firmness In Webster's Dictionary \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 firmness a man has no character; ``without constancy,'' says Addison, ``there is neither love, friendship, nor virtue in the world.''

Firmness Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Firmness?

[n] the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place
[n] the trait of being resolute; firmness of purpose; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"
[n] the property of being unyielding to the touch
[n] the firmness and tone of healthy tissue; "his muscle firmness"

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Firmness In Webster's Dictionary

\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
       firmness a man has no character; ``without
       constancy,'' says Addison, ``there is neither love,
       friendship, nor virtue in the world.''

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