reliability

Sometimes re·lia·ble·ness

[ri-lahy-uh-bil-i-tee]

noun

1. the ability to be relied on or depended on, as for accuracy, honesty, or achievement.

Other Word Forms

• nonreliability noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reliability¹

reliable + -ity

Related Words

• accuracy 
• authenticity 
• honesty 
• loyalty 
• safety 
• security 
• soundness 
• trustworthiness