firmness of purpose vs determination

determination vs firmness of purpose

firmness of purpose and determination both are nouns.

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

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

firmness of purpose: the trait of being resolute
determination: the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of 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, decision, decisiveness, purpose, steadfastness.

firmness of purpose (noun)	determination (noun)
the trait of being resolute	the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
	the act of making up your mind about something
	the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
	a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
	deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature

Difference between firmness of purpose and determination

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