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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.


Other Word Forms

  • unsolidity noun

Etymology

Origin of solidity

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

Example Sentences

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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

Three towers, each topped with a dome in dusky pink, gave it a look of wit and knowing intelligence, and its vast arched windows with their broad sills gave it solidity and purpose.

From Literature

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