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Etymology
Origin of solidity
1525–35; < Latin soliditās, equivalent to solid ( us ) solid + -itās -ity
Example Sentences
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Overindebted railroad builders and heavily mortgaged farmers demanded a less rigorous, more forgiving silver unit, and debate raged between the adherents of “soft” and “hard” money—between silver and gold, inflation and solidity.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
There will also be questions about whether Walton should remain first-choice keeper, having played only seven top-flight games, and the solidity of the defence.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said during the event that the "historic purchase" reflects Copa's "solidity, vision of growth, and leadership."
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
In an attempt to provide Liverpool with greater solidity this season, Slot has asked his wingers to focus on their respective full-backs instead, with Ekitike now tasked with applying pressure higher up.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
There, by the river, set low between the skysoaring spires of graceful city living, was a venerable structure of stone, impressive if not in height then in solidity.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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