firmness of purpose vs decision

decision vs firmness of purpose

firmness of purpose and decision both are nouns.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of firmness of purpose 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 of purpose (noun)	decision (noun)
the trait of being resolute	the act of making up your mind about something
	the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
	a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
	the outcome of a game or contest
	(boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred

Difference between firmness of purpose and decision

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