🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

단단함

Pronunciation / Transliteration: dandanhame

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Firmness/ˈfɜːrm.nəs/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"매트리스의 단단함은 그녀의 등을 훌륭하게 지지해 주었다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being solid, strong, and stable.

    "The firmness of the mattress provided excellent support for her back."
  2. 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

The word 'firmness' originates from the Middle English 'ferme', derived from the Old French 'ferme', which in turn comes from the Latin 'firmus', meaning strong or stable. Over time, the meaning has evolved to encompass not only physical stability but also emotional and moral strength.

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