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The art of not budging, phrased politely enough to avoid a fight.
means The quality of holding steady on a decision or position, even under pressure to give way.
from Traces back to Latin 'firmus' (strong, stable, steadfast), the same root that gives us 'affirm' and 'confirm.' The word entered English via Old French 'ferme,' carrying the sense of something fixed and unshakeable — ground you can stand on, or a mind that won't be moved.
- mattress marketing
- firm sells better than hard, same spring count
- legal usage
- contracts need firm offers, not vague vibes
- architecture root
- vitruvius listed it as one of three essentials, alongside beauty