Terra Firma

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛrə ˈfɜrmə/

Definitions of terra firma

noun A Latin phrase meaning solid ground or dry land.

Example Sentences

A1 The ground felt solid beneath my feet, like terra firma.

A2 After days at sea, it was a relief to finally set foot on terra firma.

B1 The explorers were grateful to find terra firma after weeks of sailing on the open ocean.

B2 The astronauts longed to return to terra firma after their mission in space.

C1 The geologists studied the composition of the terra firma in the region.

C2 The construction crew had to ensure the stability of the terra firma before building the skyscraper.

Examples of terra firma in a Sentence

formal The ship finally reached terra firma after weeks at sea.

informal I can't wait to get back on terra firma after this rocky boat ride.

slang Let's get off this boat and onto terra firma before I get seasick.

figurative After days of uncertainty, she finally felt like she was back on terra firma with her decision.

Grammatical Forms of terra firma

• plural: terrae firmae
• comparative: more terra firma
• superlative: most terra firma
• present tense: stands firm
• future tense: will be firm
• perfect tense: has been firm
• continuous tense: is remaining firm
• singular: terra firma
• positive degree: firm
• infinitive: to be firm
• gerund: firming
• participle: firming

Origin and Evolution of terra firma

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The phrase 'terra firma' comes from Latin, with 'terra' meaning land or earth, and 'firma' meaning firm or solid.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to solid ground or land, the term 'terra firma' has evolved to also represent stability, security, or a sense of being grounded in various contexts.