dependability

American  

[dih-pen-duh-bil-i-tee] / dɪˌpɛn dəˈbɪl ɪ ti /

Rarely dependableness

noun

1. the quality of being able to be relied on; trustworthiness or constancy.

   How grateful he was for his partner’s calmness and steadfast dependability, carefully managing their affairs year after year.

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Other Word Forms

• interdependability
  noun
• nondependability
  noun
• undependability
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of dependability

depend(able) ( def. ) + -ability ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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dependability

Investors favored flashier AI plays earlier this year, but some analysts say Nvidia’s dependability could now hold more appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

"It's about dependability and predictability, that's what matters."

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

“With LTL, shippers get cost-effective freight shipping while still benefiting from the real-time tracking and dependability they expect from Amazon.”

From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026

Balcer has grown into a clubhouse leader and showed her dependability last season.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2024

There were stories about Atwood, and questions of dependability.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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