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firmness of character

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  • firmness — I (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Firmness of position] Syn. solidity, steadiness, durability, substantiality; see stability 1 . 2. [Firmness of material] Syn. stiffness, impliability, hardness, toughness, solidity, density, impenetrability, durability,… …   English dictionary for students

  • Firmness (Phrenology) — Firmness is a faculty from the discipline of Phrenology.DefinitionFirmness is the faculty which stands for determination, and persistence, for the connection between principles and acts, for perseverance, determination, resolution, and stamina. A …   Wikipedia

  • Firmness — Firm ness, n. The state or quality of being firm. Syn: {Firmness}, {Constancy}. Usage: Firmness belongs to the will, and constancy to the affections and principles; the former prevents us from yielding, and the latter from fluctuating. Without… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Character — • A consideration of the term as it is used in psychology and ethics Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Character     Character     † …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • character — I. noun Etymology: Middle English caracter, from Latin character mark, distinctive quality, from Greek charaktēr, from charassein to scratch, engrave; perhaps akin to Lithuanian žerti to scratch Date: 14th century 1. a. a conventionalized graphic …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Poetry analysis — is the process of investigating a poem s form, content, and history in an informed way, with the aim of heightening one s own and others understanding and appreciation of the work.The words poem and poetry derive from the Greek poiēma (to make)… …   Wikipedia

  • determination — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. resolution, will, firmness; judgment; measurement. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [The act of determining] Syn. ascertainment, perception, measurement, resolution; see judgment 2 , 3 . 2. [Firmness of mind]… …   English dictionary for students

  • decision — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. firmness, resolution; judgment, determination; verdict, finding. See lawsuit. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [The act of deciding] Syn. determination, arrangement, settlement; see choice 1 , judgment 2 . 2. [A …   English dictionary for students

  • Stability — Sta*bil i*ty (st[.a]*b[i^]l [i^]*t[y^]), n. [L. stabilitas; cf. F. stabilit[ e]. See {Stable}, a.] 1. The state or quality of being stable, or firm; steadiness; stableness; firmness; strength to stand without being moved or overthrown; as, the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • St. Thomas Christians —     St. Thomas Christians     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Thomas Christians     An ancient body of Christians on the east and west coasts of India, claiming spiritual descent from the Apostle St. Thomas. The subject will be treated under the… …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • sta|bil|i|ty — «stuh BIHL uh tee», noun, plural ties. 1. the capacity to remain in position; ability to resist being dislodged, overturned, or otherwise unsettled or upset: »A concrete wall has more stability than a light wooden fence. SYNONYM(S): steadiness,… …   Useful english dictionary

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