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

Etymology

Origin of dependability

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

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

dependability

“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

In his 20s, he worked as a pianist in recording studios and acquired a reputation for dependability as an arranger.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

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

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2024

One NBA executive who watched Jaquez work out said another quality that makes him attractive is that teams know exactly what they’re getting based on his dependability.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2023

Your father's days of dependability are now passing.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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