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firmness

firmness

3 2.4
Being solid and not easily moved when pressed
  • noun
  • /ˈfɜrmnəs/
translation icon : consistencia
  • The therapist recommended exercises to improve the firmness of her muscles after the injury.
  • breast firmness
  • tomato firmness

A speciace, But it has no firmness or solidity, no definite shape or outline.

Examples

  • The skin naturally loses its firmness and elasticity as we age.

    Blog text (6)
  • After 60 minutes, check to make sure the chickpeas have the desired level of firmness.

    Blog text (16)
  • Her left side is still full and still holds a firmness, despite her loss of weight.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • For each test, the scientists record changes in the treated fruit's skin color, firmness, and sugar and acid contents.

    Academic text (1996)
  • The cushions at my booth had the right firmness.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • Of the 274 patients who returned to the clinic, six complained of firmness of the breast and nodules.

    Academic text (2015)
  • All 34 patients had undergone secondary surgery for breast swelling, firmness, or pain.

    Academic text (2015)
  • But we need a better guide to firmness if the fruit is intended for the fresh-cut market,” she says.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The amount and firmness of the residual limb tissues are taken into account during cast rectifications.

    Academic text (2001)
  • The seats are completely redesigned, with improvements in cushioning materials, seat firmness, fabrics, ergonomics, and support.

    Academic text (1993)

Synonyms

consistency
vsfirmness
26 3.6

How thick and firm a liquid or mixture is

focuses more on overall resistance to being pressed or deformed
tone
vsfirmness
  • Specialized
17 6.8

The normal level of tightness in muscles that lets them move and respond

covers general solid resistance as well as tissue readiness
stiffness
vsfirmness
13 3.9

A condition when parts of the body or objects are hard to move, often causing pain

is similar but focuses on healthy resistance rather than pain or immobility
muscle tone
vsfirmness
  • Specialized
8 3.4

A little tightness in resting muscles that keeps them ready to move

is the wider physical solidity idea that also includes this tension
hardness
vsfirmness
  • Specialized
5 4.8

How difficult it is to scratch or dent a material

is a general measure of solid resistance beyond just surface damage
rigidity
vsfirmness
  • Specialized
3 6.0

Not able to bend or change shape easily

is less about inflexibility and more about general solid resilience
solidity
vsfirmness
3 4.0

A state of being hard and not hollow, like thick ice or metal

includes that physical quality but also small muscle resilience
sturdiness
vsfirmness
1 3.5

Being firm in your beliefs and not easily changed by others

is the physical quality of resisting pressure rather than moral strength
solidness
vsfirmness
3.3

Firmness that resists pressure, like a hard rock

is broader, covering general resilience including tissues and muscles
consistence
vsfirmness
7.0

The thickness and firmness of a soft substance like batter or clay

emphasizes broader solidity and bodily resilience beyond cohesion
rigidness
vsfirmness
  • Specialized
4.7

Stiffness that makes something hard to bend

covers solid quality that can include some give and natural resilience
inflexibleness
vsfirmness
7.7

Stiffness that makes a body part or object hard to bend

is about solid resistance that can include flexible yet firm tissues
robusticity
vsfirmness
  • Specialized
9.3

How large and sturdy bones or body parts are

is the basic physical resistance, not limited to build or bone strength

Antonyms

4 1.1

A thing that is easy to press or cut, like dough

1 9.6

Lack of firmness that makes something soft and limp

Compounds

Strong determination to reach a goal and not give up

How Firm

rigidity
  • Specialized
3 6.0
hardness
  • Specialized
5 4.8
firmness
3 2.4
softness
4 1.1

Surface Forms

firmness singular
firmnesses plural

Morphology

firmness = firm (transparent) = firm + ness

Physical solidity or resilience is a direct, literal extension of the adjective 'firm' with '-ness'.

Etymology

Firmness comes from the Latin firmus, meaning 'strong' or 'steady', and is the same root as in firm. A helpful image is pressing a mattress or an avocado: if it does not give easily, it has firmness, or solid support.