solidity

American  

[suh-lid-i-tee] / səˈlɪd ɪ ti /

noun

1. the state, property, or quality of being solid.

2. firmness and strength; substantialness.

   an argument with little solidity.

3. strength of mind, character, finances, etc.

4. Obsolete. the amount of space occupied by a solid body; volume.

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Other Word Forms

• unsolidity noun

Etymology

Origin of solidity

1525–35; < Latin soliditās, equivalent to solid ( us ) solid + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

Motherwell are the team who arguably play the most attractive football in the country, with an intricate system built on defensive solidity.

From BBC

But he had Heaven with him to bring more solidity.

From BBC

City's attack is flowing, having scored 10 more goals than Arsenal, but having also conceded six more – you feel the title race could be defined by whether City's goals can outshine Arsenal's solidity.

From BBC

Natural defensive midfielders playing behind the ball offer greater defensive solidity when starting in central areas, as this is where counter-attacks are most dangerous.

From BBC

Investors take a lot of comfort from the solidity of Big Tech earnings as worries grow about artificial intelligence overinflating valuations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• closeness
• density