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soundness

One entry found.

sound[1,adjective]


Main Entry:
1sound Listen to the pronunciation of 1sound
Pronunciation:
\ˈsau̇nd\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Old English gesund; akin to Old High German gisunt healthy
Date:
13th century
1 a: free from injury or disease b: free from flaw, defect, or decay2: solid, firm; also : stable3 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 : orthodox4 a: thorough b: deep and undisturbed <a sound sleep> c: hard, severe <a sound whipping>5: showing good judgment or sense <sound advice>
synonyms see healthy, valid
— sound·ly Listen to the pronunciation of soundly \ˈsau̇n(d)-lē\ adverb
— sound·ness Listen to the pronunciation of soundness \ˈsau̇n(d)-nəs\ noun
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