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adj \ˈsand\

Definition of SOUND

1
a : free from injury or disease b : free from flaw, defect, or decay
2
: solid, firm; also : stable
3
a : free from error, fallacy, or misapprehension <sound reasoning> b : exhibiting or based on thorough knowledge and experience <sound scholarship> c : legally valid <a sound title> d : logically valid and having true premises e : agreeing with accepted views : orthodox
4
a : thorough b : deep and undisturbed <a sound sleep> c : hard, severe <a sound whipping>
5
: showing good judgment or sense <sound advice>
sound·ly \ˈsan(d)-lē\ adverb
sound·ness \ˈsan(d)-nəs\ noun

Examples of SOUND

  1. a building of sound construction
  2. The bridge is structurally sound.
  3. a sound mind in a sound body
  4. The tests show that his heart is sound.
  5. She used sound reasoning in making the decision.
  6. She gave us some sound advice.
  7. She has a sound understanding of the system's structure.
  8. The stock market has made a sound recovery.

Origin of SOUND

Middle English, from Old English gesund; akin to Old High German gisunt healthy
First Known Use: 13th century

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