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Resoluteness vs Backbone - What's the difference?

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Resoluteness is a related term of backbone.


As nouns the difference between resoluteness and backbone

is that resoluteness is the state or characteristic of being resolute; determination or resolution while backbone is the series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.

resoluteness

English

Noun

(-)
  • The state or characteristic of being resolute; determination or resolution.

    • Synonyms

    * fortitude, inner strength, resolve, sticktoitiveness, tenacity

    Antonyms

    * irresoluteness

    backbone

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
  • any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure
    • Before automobiles, railroads were a backbone of commerce.
  • courage, fortitude, or strength
    • He would make a good manager, if he had a little more backbone .

    Synonyms

    * spine * spinal column * vertebral column * See also