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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It’s a world of fantasy, but as depicted in “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” it has a solidity and imaginative depth that makes it seem astonishingly real.
From Seattle Times
“The real issue is how much solidity” there is to the warming ties, said Shihoko Goto, deputy director of the Asia Program at the Wilson Center in Washington.
From New York Times
"I think we sent a signal of confidence that is strong and dual. It reflects both confidence in our anti-inflation strategy and confidence in the solidity of European and French banks," Villeroy said.
From Reuters
Their squads have frequently been top heavy with superstar attacking talent - but not enough solidity or balance.
From BBC
His small, perfect planes of color give his figures stasis and solidity — a regal hereness.
From New York Times
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