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firmness

/ˈfɜːm.nəs/

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noun

B2formalcommon/ˈfɜːm.nəs/

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A noun referring to the quality or state of being firm, which can describe physical solidity, emotional resolve, or stability.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество или состояние твёрдости, которое может описывать физическую плотность, эмоциональную решимость или стабильность.esSustantivo que designa la cualidad o estado de ser firme, pudiendo referirse a la consistencia física de un material, a la determinación o resolución emocional, o a la estabilidad y solidez de algo.frNom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est ferme, pouvant décrire la densité physique d'une matière, la détermination ou la stabilité émotionnelle, ou encore la solidité d'une situation.deSubstantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand bezeichnet, fest, entschlossen oder stabil zu sein; es kann körperliche Festigkeit, emotionale Entschlossenheit oder Beständigkeit beschreiben.ptSubstantivo que designa a qualidade ou o estado de ser firme, podendo descrever a solidez ou a densidade física de algo, a determinação ou a resolução emocional de uma pessoa, ou ainda a estabilidade e a constância de uma situação.zh名词,指坚固、结实或坚定的性质或状态,可表示物理上的硬度、稳定性,也可表示意志、情感上的坚定、果断或不动摇。arاسم يدل على صفة أو حالة الصلابة أو الثبات، وقد يصف الكثافة المادية أو التصميم العاطفي أو الاستقرار.

  1. Muscle tone of healthy tissue B2 formal medical

    The quality of muscle tissue being firm and well-conditioned.

    • The athlete's muscle firmness is a result of regular training.
    • Physical therapy helps restore firmness to injured tissue.
    • Doctors check the firmness of the muscle to assess recovery.

    ruУпругостьesTonicidad muscularfrtonicité musculairedeFestigkeitptFirmeza muscularzh紧实度arمتانة العضلات

    Synonyme: muscle tonetightnesstonetonus

    Antonyme: flabbinessloosenesssoftness

  2. Trait of being resolute B2 formal

    The quality or state of being determined and unyielding in one’s decisions or actions.

    • She handled the negotiations with firmness and clarity.
    • His firmness of purpose inspired the whole team.
    • The leader showed firmness in sticking to her principles.

    ruТвёрдостьesFirmeza (resolución)frFermeté (résolution)deFestigkeitptFirmezazh坚定arالحزم

    Synonyme: constancydeterminationfortitudegritmettleperseveranceresolutionresolvesteadfastnesstenacity

    Antonyme: indecisionirresolutionvacillationwaveringweakness

  3. Unyielding to the touch B1 formal

    The property of something that is resistant to pressure and does not give way easily.

    • The mattress’s firmness keeps the spine properly aligned.
    • I preferred the sofa with a little more firmness.
    • Test the firmness of the fruit before buying it.

    ruНеподатливость на ощупьesFirmeza al tactofrFermeté (résistance au toucher)deUnnachgiebigkeit auf BerührungptFirmeza ao toquezh触感坚硬arالصلابة عند اللمس

    Synonyme: hardnessresistancerigiditysoliditystiffnesstoughness

    Antonyme: flexibilitypliabilitysoftness

  4. Steady or immovably fixed in place B1 formal

    The quality of being securely attached or stable, not easily moved or shaken.

    • The firmness of the foundation ensures the building’s safety.
    • Check the firmness of the ladder before climbing.
    • The cabinet was attached with screws for added firmness.

    ruУстойчивостьesFirmeza físicafrFermetédeStabilitätptFirmezazh稳固arالثبات

    Synonyme: fixednessimmovabilitysecurenesssoliditystabilitysteadiness

    Antonyme: instabilityloosenessshakinessunsteadinessweakness

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  • firmness's possessive singular form