Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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firmness | Yes | No | No | No |
hardness | Yes | No | No | No |
firmness (noun) | hardness (noun) |
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the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place | a quality of water that contains dissolved mineral salts that prevent soap from lathering |
the trait of being resolute | the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale |
the property of being unyielding to the touch | the quality of being difficult to do |
the muscle tone of healthy tissue | devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness |
excessive sternness |