n.
Pronunciation: ' f ə rm
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English ferm, from Anglo-French, from Latin firmus; akin to Greek thronos chair, throne
Date: 14th century
1 a : securely or solidly fixed in place b : not weak or uncertain : VIGOROUS c : having a solid or compact structure that resists stress or pressure
2 a (1) : not subject to change or revision (2) : not subject to price weakness : STEADY b : not easily moved or disturbed : STEADFAST c : WELL-FOUNDED
3 : indicating firmness or resolution <a firm mouth>
– firm · ly adverb
– firm · ness noun