Soliditythe quality of being firm, stable, and not easily broken or changed usually means the quality of being strong, dependableable to be trusted to work well or do what is expected, or well-founded. It can also refer to the physical state or consistencythe degree to which something keeps the same form or thickness of a solid material.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /sə-LID-ih-tee/
Easy pronunciation: suh-LID-ih-tee (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the second syllable: LID.
Use the noun sense meaning the quality of being dependable, strong, or well-founded.
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Solidity Meaning
the quality of being dependable, strong, or well-founded
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the quality of being solid and reliable financially or factually or morally
Example: The solidity of the evidence helped convince the jury.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- solidness — Works as a direct substitute for the general sense of being strong or well-founded.
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Other Meanings of Solidity
Meaning 2
the firmness or texture of a solid material
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the consistency of a solid
Example: The solidity of the metal made it hard to cut through.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- solidness — A direct substitute when referring to the physical consistency of a solid.
Meaning 3
the state of being completely filled inside, with no hollow space
Part of speech: noun
Definition: state of having the interior filled with matter
Example: The stone's solidity made it much heavier than it looked.
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Solidity Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- solidness
physical consistency of a solid
- solidness
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use solidity to mean simply 'hardness,' but it more often suggests strength, dependability, or full, solid substance.
- Do not confuse solidity with hollowness; they describe opposite physical states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does solidity mean?
Solidity means the quality of being dependable, well-founded, or physically solid.
What is a simple synonym for solidity?
Solidness is the closest direct synonym in the supplied data.
Can solidity describe evidence or an argument?
Yes. In that use, it means the evidence or argument is strong and reliable.
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