solidity

noun

so·​lid·​i·​ty sə-ˈli-də-tē How to pronounce solidity (audio)
plural solidities
1
: the quality or state of being solid
2
: something solid

Examples of solidity in a Sentence

The solidity of his convictions impressed us. the solidity of his word is such that I don't need a written contract—or anything else
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But every morning, in those obscure beats by which the light and solidity of day replace the liquid remnants of dream, the reality of his situation would return to him and drain his heart of any comfort sleep had brought. Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024 Looking back on his side’s 2-0 victory against Aston Villa, Mikel Arteta will surely see the positives in their pressing approach in the first half, their solidity in winning their duels and the effectiveness of Arsenal’s right-side combinations. Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024 Primary qualities of an object, such as solidity and occupancy of space, exist independently of a perceiver. Anil K. Seth, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2019 There’s a solidity to the drive, encouraging sober, solid navigation as opposed to some trucks which bring out the devil in ya. Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for solidity 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of solidity was in the 14th century

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“Solidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidity. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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solidity

noun
so·​lid·​i·​ty sə-ˈlid-ət-ē How to pronounce solidity (audio)
plural solidities
1
: the quality or state of being solid
2
: something solid

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