词根：-firm-

【词根含义】：巩固,确定

【词根来源】：来源于拉丁语形容词firmus(稳固的,坚固的)和动词firmo, firmare, firmavi, firmatus(巩固,确定)。

【同源单词】：affirm, affirmance, affirmation, affirmative, confirm

词根词缀：firm-

【来源及含义】Latin: strong, firm; steadfast or unwavering in purpose, loyalty, or resolve

【同源单词】affirm, affirmable, affirmation, affirmative, affirmative action, affirmatively

词根词缀：-ment

【来源及含义】Latin: a suffix; result of, means of, act of; place of action

【相关描述】The suffix -meant is a final word element derived through Middle English and French from the Latin suffix -ment(um), originally used to form agent and action nouns from verbs, now used to form nouns and denominative verbs in several related senses:

The verb combinations show no change in basic form: cement, compliment, lament.

Principal parts: -menting, -mented, -mented.

Related forms: -mentum (singular); -menta, -menti, -ments (plurals).

【同源单词】abolishment, abridgment, accompaniment, accomplishment, accouterment, achievement