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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesfermezza
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ferˈmɛttsa
"La fermezza del materasso forniva un eccellente supporto per la sua schiena."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being solid, strong, and stable.
"The firmness of the mattress provided excellent support for her back." - 2
The state of being resolute or determined.
"His firmness in decision-making earned him the respect of his colleagues."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'firmen', originating from the Old French 'firme', and ultimately from the Latin 'firmus', meaning steadfast, strong, or enduring. The nominal suffix '-ness' was added in late Middle English to denote a state or quality of being firm.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Firmness" is said worldwide
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fermeté
Transliteration: fɛʁ.me.te
"La fermeté du matelas offrait un excellent soutien pour son dos."
Festigkeit
Transliteration: ˈfɛstɪçkaɪt
"Die Festigkeit der Matratze bot hervorragende Unterstützung für ihren Rücken."
fermezza
Transliteration: ferˈmɛttsa
"La fermezza del materasso forniva un eccellente supporto per la sua schiena."
firmeza
Transliteration: fiɾˈmeθa
"La firmeza del colchón proporcionó un excelente soporte para su espalda."
firmeza
Transliteration: fiʁˈmezɐ
"A firmeza do colchão ofereceu excelente suporte para suas costas."
कठोरता
Transliteration: kaṭhoratā
"गद्दे की कठोरता ने उसकी पीठ के लिए उत्कृष्ट समर्थन प्रदान किया।"
坚固性
Transliteration: jiāngùxìng
"床垫的坚固性为她的背部提供了极好的支持。"
단단함
Transliteration: dandanhame
"매트리스의 단단함은 그녀의 등을 훌륭하게 지지해 주었다."
堅さ
Transliteration: katasa
"マットレスの堅さは彼女の背中に素晴らしいサポートを提供しました。"
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