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Definition of firmness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

firmness

noun
 
/ˈfɜːmnəs/
 
/ˈfɜːrmnəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. the quality of being fairly hard; the quality of being not easy to press into a different shape
    • the firmness of the fruit
  2. the quality of being not likely to change
    • her firmness of conviction
  3. the quality of being strongly fixed in place
    • the firmness of the foundations
  4. the quality of being strong and steady
    • the firmness of her grip
  5. the quality of being strong and in control
    • His handling of the situation lacked firmness.
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