firmness vs decision

decision vs firmness

firmness and decision both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
firmness	Yes	No	No	No
decision	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, decision is a hyponym of firmness; that is, decision is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than firmness:

firmness: the trait of being resolute
decision: the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose

Other hyponyms of firmness include possession, self-command, self-control, self-possession, self-will, will power, willpower, steadiness, sturdiness, stiffness, bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness, single-mindedness, adamance, obduracy, unyieldingness, decisiveness, determination, purpose, steadfastness.

firmness (noun)	decision (noun)
the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place	the act of making up your mind about something
the trait of being resolute	the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
the property of being unyielding to the touch	a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
the muscle tone of healthy tissue	the outcome of a game or contest
	(boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred

Difference between firmness and decision

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