solidity

[suh-lid-i-tee]

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.

Other Word Forms

• unsolidity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of solidity¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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

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He had been solidity personified since the start of the year, and unquestionably the leading McLaren driver to that point of the season.

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Norris' new solidity was reflected in qualifying in Sao Paulo.

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Arsenal's defensive solidity is a key reason why they are looking well positioned to finally fulfil their title target.

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Related Words

• closeness 
• density